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Maple Pecan Pumpkin Cookies

Maple Pecan Pumpkin Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Maple Pecan Pumpkin Cookies, a perfect treat for autumn. These cookies combine the warm essence of pumpkin and maple syrup with a satisfying pecan crunch, creating a soft and fluffy dessert that melts in your mouth. Ideal for cozy gatherings or a sweet snack any time of the day, they are drizzled with a rich maple icing and topped with more pecans for added texture and flavor. With straightforward steps and common ingredients, you’ll find baking these cookies both effortless and rewarding. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these delicious autumn-inspired delights!

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 (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • â…” cup pumpkin puree (blotted)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves (for icing)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for icing)
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Cream room temperature butter with white sugar and dark brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Add egg, maple syrup, and blotted pumpkin puree; mix well.
  5. Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in half of the chopped pecans.
  7. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
  8. Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
  9. Allow cooling on a rack before icing with a mixture of powdered sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and cloves.

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