Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree (blotted with a paper towel)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent the cookies from sticking and to ensure even browning.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Ensuring these are well-combined helps distribute the leavening agents and spices evenly throughout the dough.
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed. Continue mixing for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Add the egg, blotted pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat on medium speed until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until the flour streaks disappear. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tougher cookie texture.
- Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball between your palms. Roll the ball in a small bowl of extra sugar (optionally mixed with a pinch of pumpkin spice). Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just set but the centers still look slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This resting time helps the cookies set their structure without becoming overbaked.
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian