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Dec 4, 2018(last updated January 10, 2022)

Chewy Pumpkin Maple Cookies

5 from 1 vote
BySam Adler
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These chewy pumpkin maple cookies are special to me.

Chewy pumpkin maple cookies stacked on top of each other on a grey background.

Firstly because they are so chewy and delicious and have the perfect amount of pumpkin in them for not such a pumpkin lover like me.

Secondly, they got me out of a cookie rut.

Chewy pumpkin maple cookies stacked on top of each other on a grey background.

What is a cookie rut you say?

Well as a food photographer, I have to obviously take pictures of food, and some things are easier to shoot than others.

File cookies under: Food That Is Hard For Me To Shoot.

Chewy pumpkin maple cookies stacked on top of each other on a grey background.

I can’t really put my finger on why cookies are hard for me, but it could be because I struggle with multiples (ex: multiple plates) in a shot, and cookies are essentially just multiples.

But what am I gonna do, not make cookies because, like, it’s hard?

Well thats a big fat NOPE.

Chewy pumpkin maple cookies stacked on top of each other on a grey background.

In fact I did just the opposite and made 8 batches of new cookie recipes in the last week, because its December and that means it’s officially cookie season, so it’s now or never to face your fears.

I started off with these soft and chewy pumpkin maple cookies that are generously studded with caramel chips; and pushed off the photoshoot until I decided I was being ridiculous, and I wasn’t going to be afraid of cookies anymore dammit.

Chewy pumpkin maple cookies stacked on top of each other on a grey background.

And so I got to work. I searched “cookie photography” on Pinterest for inspiration on composition- how people are setting up their cookie shots- and saw a lot of stacking and overhead shots.

The problem with cookies (I know how ridiculous is that to say) is that if you shoot them from the top then you don’t see the puffy sides, and if you shoot them stacked, you can’t see the yummy top!

I started playing around with these guys and found a compromise- stacking, with one cookie standing for good measure, and realized the only thing thats scary about these chewy pumpkin maple cookies is how good they are.

Chewy pumpkin maple cookies stacked on top of each other on a grey background.

Now I’m so excited to get to work shooting the other 7 or 8 recipes I have coming up for you guys so soon so stay tuned!

If you want to see me struggle on other cookie shoots look here:

Crispy and Chewy Giant Funfetti Cookies

Chocolate Chunk Coffee Cookies 

Classic Butter Sandwich Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy pumpkin maple cookies stacked on top of each other on a grey background.

Chewy Pumpkin Maple Cookies with Caramel Chips

These chewy pumpkin maple cookies with caramel chips are perfect for fall or to make for a holiday cookie swap!
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Course: Cookies
Keyword: chewy pumpkin maple cookies, fall cookies, holiday cookies, pumpkin caramel cookies, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin maple, pumpkin maple cookies
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 52 minutes
Servings: 14 -16 cookies
Author: Sam Adler

Ingredients

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg plus 1 yolk
  • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup caramel chips

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350° F and line 2 half sheet trays with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter and sugars and mix on low-medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • Add in the egg, yolk, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup. Continue to beat on medium speed, you may have to scrape down the sides to get it all mixed together well.
  • Stop the mixer and add the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Mix again on medium speed until a sticky dough forms, then add in the caramel chips and mix by hand as to not break up the chips.
  • Using an ice cream scooper, or a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop the dough into even shaped balls and line then up on the sheet trays with about 1” of space in between.
  • Freeze for 30 mins,  then bake for 15 minutes.
  • Cool on the tray for 5 minutes then transfer the cookies to a cookie rack to cool completely.

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Filed Under: Cookies Tagged With: Pumpkin

About Sam Adler

Sam Adler is a Le Cordon Bleu professionally trained pastry chef, Saveur Blog Award winner, food photographer, and food blogger over on FrostingandFettuccine.com. She has been featured in numerous online and in-print publications including Taste of Home Magazine, Saveur Magazine, The Feed Feed, and Food Blogger Pro. Sam lives in Hollywood florida with her husband, two young kids, and french bulldog. When she’s not baking and dancing in her kitchen you can find her at her favorite yoga spot.

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  1. Nikki says

    December 12, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    Was this recipe supposed to have some sort of rising agent in it?

    Reply
    • Sam says

      December 12, 2018 at 10:25 pm

      yes! Just fixed the recipe, thanks for the heads up!

      Reply
  2. Julie says

    June 20, 2019 at 2:51 am

    This is by far the most creative cookie photography I’ve ever seen! Let’s see if I can wait until fall to try these (that’s unlikely). Pumpkin and maple syrup sound amazing!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      July 10, 2019 at 10:23 pm

      Thats so nice! Thank you so much Julie!!

      Reply
  3. Colleen says

    December 08, 2020 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    Amazing! I didn’t have caramel so I used cinnamon chips. I have a hard time eating just one. I will definitely make these again!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      December 08, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      Thank you so much Colleen!! I am so happy you enjoyed them, cinnamon chips sound like a great replacement!!! Happy Holidays!

      Reply

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