Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Icing

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (155g) packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup (250g) canned pumpkin puree

Maple Icing:

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

For the Cookies:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the pumpkin puree.
7. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until set and the edges are lightly browned.

For the Maple Icing:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract.
2. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies.

Nutritional Information (per cookie):

• Calories: 170
• Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 70mg
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 20g
• Protein: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft and chewy pumpkin cookies
• Sweet and flavorful with a hint of maple
• Perfect for fall gatherings or as a comforting treat

User Comments:

• "These cookies are absolutely delicious! The pumpkin flavor is perfect, and the maple icing adds a touch of sweetness that really complements the cookies."
• "I love the soft and chewy texture of these cookies. They're so easy to make and always a hit with my family."
• "These are the best pumpkin cookies I've ever had. They're so flavorful and moist, and the maple icing is the perfect finishing touch."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have maple syrup on hand, you can use honey or agave nectar instead.
• For a crispier cookie, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Let the cookies cool completely before icing them, otherwise the icing will melt.