Description
Soft and spiced maple pumpkin cookies topped with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for fall baking and cozy treats.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup pumpkin purée
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in pumpkin purée, egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until combined.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the cookies are set and lightly golden.
8. While cookies cool, make the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
9. Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
For extra fall flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger to the spice mix.
Cookies stay soft and moist—store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
You can double the glaze recipe if you prefer a thicker coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: maple, pumpkin, fall dessert, cookies, glazed cookies