Brown Sugar Maple Pumpkin Butter Cookies
Brown Sugar Maple Pumpkin Butter Cookies are the perfect fall treat, bringing together the rich flavors of pumpkin and maple with warm spices. Each cookie is soft, chewy, and has a delightful crispness at the edges, making them irresistible for cozy nights or festive gatherings. Bake a batch to fill your home with sweet aromas and enjoy a delicious connection to autumn’s essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly browned; centers should remain soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. You can also incorporate different spices like ginger or chocolate chunks for a twist on flavor.