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Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies

chewy maple pumpkin cookies
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If you’re in search of a sweet treat that captures the essence of fall, look no further than these chewy maple pumpkin cookies. With a delightful blend of rich pumpkin and sweet maple syrup, each bite offers a warm hug of autumn flavors. The chewy texture, enhanced by brown butter, makes them irresistibly delicious. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during cozy nights at home, these cookies are easy to make and sure to bring smiles all around.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 c (270g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp pumpkin or chai spice blend
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 c (226g) unsalted butter, browned and cool but still liquid
  • 1 c (200g) light brown sugar
  • 1/3 c (79ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1/2 c (125g) canned pumpkin, blotted
  • 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) maple extract, optional
  • 1/2 c (100g) granulated sugar for coating
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin or chai spice blend for coating

Instructions

  1. Make brown butter: Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking continuously until browned. Cool for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the pumpkin: Drain excess moisture from canned pumpkin using paper towels.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, spice blend, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: Mix cooled brown butter with light brown sugar and maple syrup until blended. Stir in egg yolk.
  5. Add pumpkin and extracts: Incorporate prepared pumpkin and vanilla extract into the mixture.
  6. Combine mixtures: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  7. Chill: Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Roll dough: Scoop dough balls and roll in a mixture of granulated sugar and spice blend.
  10. Bake: Place on cookie sheets and bake for 12-14 minutes until slightly puffed.
  11. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to racks.

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