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Maple Pecan Pumpkin Cookies

Maple Pecan Pumpkin Cookies

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Maple Pecan Pumpkin Cookies are a delightful treat celebrating the cozy flavors of fall. These soft, fluffy cookies blend the rich essence of pumpkin and maple with a satisfying crunch from pecans, making them perfect for gatherings or a sweet indulgence at home. With their easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can impress friends and family with these irresistible cookies that melt in your mouth. Drizzled with a maple icing and topped with additional pecans, these cookies are not just treats; they’re a celebration of autumn flavors that will warm your heart.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: About 20 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 & ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree, blotted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Cream room-temperature butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, maple syrup, and blotted pumpkin puree; mix well.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until fully incorporated.
  6. Fold in half of the chopped pecans.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  8. Bake for 13–15 minutes until lightly golden; cool on racks.
  9. For icing, whisk powdered sugar with maple syrup and spices; drizzle over cooled cookies.
  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
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