Description
Tender, spiced pumpkin cookies topped with a velvety maple syrup cream frosting. These cookies have a soft, cake-like texture and a rich autumnal flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the 1/2 cup softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop 1.5 tablespoon portions of dough onto the baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, beat the remaining 1/2 cup butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, beating on high until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the cooled cookies and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American