Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with Maple Pecan Pumpkin Cookies. These soft, fluffy cookies combine the warmth of pumpkin and maple syrup with a satisfying pecan crunch, making them a perfect treat for cozy gatherings or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up. Their rich, spiced flavor and beautiful presentation, drizzled with maple icing and topped with pecans, will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to make and enjoyable to eat, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite in your baking repertoire.
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
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Cream together butter and sugars in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Mix in an egg and pumpkin puree into the butter mixture along with maple syrup.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until combined.
- Fold in half of the chopped pecans.
- Scoop dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 13–15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on a rack before drizzling with maple icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg