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chewy maple pumpkin cookies Recipe

chewy maple pumpkin cookies Recipe
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These chewy maple pumpkin cookies bring the perfect balance of warm spices, rich brown butter, and natural sweetness from pure maple syrup and pumpkin. Soft on the inside with a lightly crisp spiced sugar coating, they are an irresistible fall treat perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups (270g) all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp pumpkin or chai spice blend
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226g) European style unsalted butter, browned and cool but still liquid
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup (79ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (125g) canned pumpkin, blotted
  • 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) maple extract, optional

Coating

  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin or chai spice blend

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: About an hour before you plan to bake, melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. When it starts foaming, whisk continuously until brown bits form and it smells nutty. Remove from heat, pour into a clean bowl, and let cool for 30 minutes until still liquid but not hot.
  2. Blot the Pumpkin: Place 2-3 paper towels in a shallow bowl. Spoon 1/2 cup of canned pumpkin onto the towels to absorb excess moisture. Squeeze the pumpkin to remove additional water before using.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin or chai spice blend, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the cooled brown butter, light brown sugar, and pure maple syrup until smooth. Then mix in the egg yolk until fully incorporated.
  5. Add Pumpkin & Extracts: Stir in the blotted pumpkin, vanilla extract, and optional maple extract until well combined with the wet ingredients.
  6. Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to maintain chewiness.
  7. Chill Dough: Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight to firm up and enhance flavor.
  8. Prepare Oven and Dough: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line 1-2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove dough from fridge and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to help cookies spread evenly while baking.
  9. Prepare Spiced Sugar Coating: Mix the same spice blend used in the dough with the granulated sugar until well combined. Adjust spice quantity to taste.
  10. Scoop and Roll: Using a 2-inch cookie scoop, portion dough balls. Roll each ball in the spiced sugar coating ensuring they are well covered.
  11. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place coated dough balls about 2-3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow room for spreading.
  12. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. At 9-10 minutes, check the cookies; if they appear too puffy, open the oven and firmly bang the cookie sheet on the oven rack a few times to flatten cookies slightly. Continue baking for 3-4 more minutes until edges are set.
  13. Cool Cookies: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet over a cooling rack for 3-5 minutes to firm up. Then transfer to the rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Blotting the canned pumpkin is essential to avoid soggy dough and to get the chewy texture.
  • Brown butter adds a nutty depth of flavor, but let it cool enough so it doesn’t cook the eggs when mixing.
  • Chilling the dough overnight hugely improves the flavor and texture, so plan ahead.
  • If maple extract is unavailable, omit it; the pure maple syrup already adds plenty of maple flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of spices in the coating to suit your preference for warmth and sweetness.
  • Using European-style butter, which has a higher fat content, enhances richness but can be substituted with regular unsalted butter.

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