Description
These Maple Pumpkin Cookies are the perfect soft and chewy fall treat. Made with real pumpkin puree, warm spices, and pure maple syrup, they deliver cozy autumn flavors in every bite. Versatile and easy to customize with add-ins like chocolate chips, raisins, or nuts, they’re ideal for seasonal gatherings, snacks, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120g) pumpkin puree
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup raisins
- Peanut butter drizzle or swirl
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, egg yolk, vanilla, and maple syrup. Mix until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until a thick dough forms. Fold in any add-ins if using.
- Chill Dough: Cover and chill dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set. Cool 5 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix.
- Don’t skip chilling the dough—it ensures thick, chewy cookies.
- Enhance maple flavor with a drop of maple extract.
- Dust cookie tops with cinnamon sugar for extra texture.
- To freeze, scoop dough balls and store in freezer bags for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Maple Pumpkin Cookies, Pumpkin Flavored Cookies, Cookies With Pumpkin Puree, Chewy Pumpkin Cookies, Maple Syrup Snacks