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Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

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These Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies are soft, flavorful, and perfectly spiced treats that combine the warm richness of brown butter and the subtle sweetness of maple syrup with hearty pumpkin puree. Featuring a delightful texture and coated in a fragrant spiced sugar, these cookies are perfect for autumn or any time you crave cozy, seasonal flavors.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups (270g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp pumpkin or chai spice blend
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226g) European style unsalted butter, browned and cool but still liquid
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup (79ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • ½ cup (125g) canned pumpkin, blotted to remove excess water
  • 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp (2.5ml) maple extract, optional

Spiced Sugar Coating

  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp pumpkin or chai spice blend

Instructions

  1. Make Brown Butter: Melt the butter in a clear heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. Once it foams, whisk continuously until you see brown bits forming and a nutty aroma develops. Remove from heat and pour into a clean bowl. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare Pumpkin: Lay 2-3 paper towels across a wide shallow bowl. Scoop ½ cup of pumpkin puree onto the towels and let the excess water absorb. Squeeze out additional moisture before using to prevent soggy dough.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin or chai spice blend, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir the cooled browned butter with brown sugar and maple syrup until smooth and combined. Mix in the egg yolk thoroughly, followed by the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and maple extract (if using).
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, to develop flavor and improve texture.
  7. Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheets: About 30 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line 1-2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Bring Dough to Room Temperature: Remove dough from the fridge and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow easier scooping and better cookie spread.
  9. Prepare Spiced Sugar Coating: Mix granulated sugar and pumpkin or chai spice blend in a small bowl. Adjust spice amount to taste.
  10. Scoop and Coat: Using a 2-inch cookie scoop, portion dough balls and roll each thoroughly in the spiced sugar mixture. Place them 2-3 inches apart on the parchment-lined baking sheets.
  11. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. Around 9-10 minutes, check cookies’ puffiness. If too puffy, carefully lift the cookie sheet a few inches off the oven rack and bang it firmly a few times to flatten, then continue baking for another 3-4 minutes.
  12. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet placed over a cooling rack for 3-5 minutes before transferring them onto the rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Make brown butter about an hour ahead to allow time for melting and cooling.
  • Blotting and squeezing the pumpkin puree is essential to remove excess moisture ensuring chewy, not soggy, cookies.
  • Chilling the dough overnight improves flavor and texture, making the cookies chewier and helps with spreading during baking.
  • If cookies appear too puffy during baking, hitting the baking sheet helps flatten them for a better texture.
  • Maple extract is optional but enhances the maple flavor if available.
  • Use European style butter for richer flavor and better browning.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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