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) European style 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
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin or chai spice blend
Instructions
- Make brown butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown bits form. Let cool.
- Prepare canned pumpkin by blotting excess moisture.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, spice blend, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix cooled butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, egg yolk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and optional maple extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture without overmixing. Chill dough for at least 8 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix granulated sugar with remaining spice blend for coating.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in spiced sugar mixture, and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden and set around edges. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variation, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the dough. Ensure you chill the dough to maintain cookie shape while baking.