Description
Soft, chewy cookies flavored with pumpkin, warm spices, and sweet maple glaze – the perfect fall-inspired treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place on prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For glaze: whisk powdered sugar with maple syrup until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Do not overbake – cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze unglazed cookies for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American