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Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Maple Glaze
These cozy cookies bring together warm pumpkin spice flavors with a sweet maple glaze for the perfect fall treat. They’re easy to make and sure to fill your kitchen with comforting aromas everyone will love.
FROM THE KITCHEN • Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Maple Glaze
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Step 1
Start by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. In another bowl, beat the shortening and brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy, about a minute or so. Then stir in the pumpkin, egg, and vanilla until everything’s well combined. Gradually add the flour mixture in two parts, mixing after each addition until the dough comes together.
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Step 2
Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared sheets, leaving a couple of inches between each cookie. Pop them in the oven and bake for around 14 minutes, swapping the baking sheets’ positions halfway through so they brown evenly. While the cookies are baking, whip up the glaze by beating butter and maple syrup until smooth. Stir in pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla, then gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the glaze is fluffy. You can add food coloring if you like.
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Step 3
Once the cookies come out, let them sit on the pans for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which takes about 20 to 30 minutes. When they’re cooled, spread or pipe the glaze on top and add any sprinkles you want for a festive touch.
Why you’ll love it
These cookies bring together warm spices and sweet maple glaze for a cozy treat. They are perfect for chilly days and make your kitchen smell amazing. The soft texture and rich flavors keep everyone coming back for more.
How to serve
Serve these cookies with a hot cup of tea, coffee, or spiced cider. They also pair wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special dessert.
Storage & leftovers
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To keep them soft, place a slice of bread in the container. For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a sealed bag for up to three months.
