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Mapo Pumpkin Cookies – Savory Splash


  • Author: Chef Emy

Description

A unique fusion of sweet pumpkin and spicy Sichuan flavors in a soft, savory cookie.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp doubanjiang (fermented chili bean paste)
  • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, ground
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, maple syrup, and doubanjiang until smooth. Beat in egg and pumpkin puree.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, ground Sichuan peppercorns, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until combined. Fold in green onions.
  4. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.