Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies with Maple Glaze
Delight in the seasonal flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon with these chewy snickerdoodle cookies, drizzled with a luscious maple glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking soda
- 2 teaspoons (4 g) ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 g) pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients by whisking together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream the butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons) and coat with a mix of granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the dough balls on it, spaced appropriately.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the maple glaze by whisking together maple syrup, powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and allow it to set for a few minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
For a fun presentation, use a piping bag to glaze the cookies. Experiment with mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, snickerdoodle, fall baking, maple glaze, dessert, chewy cookies