Brown Sugar Maple Pumpkin Butter Cookies
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these Brown Sugar Maple Pumpkin Butter Cookies. Soft and chewy, each cookie is infused with rich maple and pumpkin, making them the perfect treat for chilly days or festive gatherings. Easy to make and delightful to share (or keep for yourself!), these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.
- 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 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree and egg until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize your cookies by adding chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture. For added flavor variations, try integrating ginger or additional spices.