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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Frosting

Indulgent Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Frosting Bliss

These Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Frosting are a blend of fluffy sweetness and comforting fall flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Can substitute with homemade pumpkin puree.
  • ½ cup Butter (Softened) Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and moisture.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with other sugars.
  • 1 Egg Omit for a vegan alternative.
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to personal taste.
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Adjust to personal taste.
  • ¼ teaspoon Cloves Adjust to personal taste.
  • ¼ teaspoon Allspice Adjust to personal taste.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavors.
For the Maple Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust quantity based on desired sweetness.
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup Essential for flavor.
  • ½ cup Butter (Softened) Beat until fluffy.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand or stand mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and pumpkin puree to the mixture and blend until smooth.
  4. Sprinkle in allspice, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing gently.
  5. Gradually add all-purpose flour until just combined, creating a soft and slightly sticky dough.
  6. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-13 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. For the frosting, beat softened butter until fluffy, then mix in maple syrup, vanilla, and powdered sugar until desired consistency.
  10. Frost the cooled cookies generously with maple frosting and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best texture. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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