Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Maple Pecan Pumpkin Cookies. Soft and fluffy, each cookie is infused with rich pumpkin puree and sweet maple syrup, creating a warm and inviting treat perfect for any autumn occasion. Topped with crunchy pecans and drizzled with a luscious maple icing, these cookies are not only delicious but also easy to make. Ideal for sharing at gatherings, enjoying with a hot beverage, or simply savoring as an afternoon snack, they will quickly become a seasonal favorite that leaves everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream unsalted butter with white and brown sugars until smooth.
- Add egg, maple syrup, and blotted pumpkin puree; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in half of the chopped pecans.
- Scoop dough onto a cookie sheet and bake for 13–15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on a rack and drizzle with maple icing made from powdered sugar, maple syrup, cloves, and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (34g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Blotting the pumpkin puree helps maintain the right dough consistency. Customize by adding chocolate chips or using different nuts.