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Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies

These Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies are easy to make and packed with warm autumn flavors, making them the perfect fall treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
Coating
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for coating

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather your ingredients: Get everything ready and make sure no sneaky items are left behind.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, mixing until just blended.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Scoop cookie dough balls, roll them in the sugar mixture, and place them on a baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes until the edges are set.
  2. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze them for up to a month. For a twist, try adding chocolate chips or nuts.