1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment and set aside.

2. Add the butter and brown sugar to a large bowl and mix until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until well combined. Next, add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract and mix in. Mix the flour with pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and add to the bowl – mix until just combined. Use a cookie scoop* or tablespoons and place dough portions with some space in between on the baking sheet. Bake for about 12-13 minutes or until the cookies are set. Take out of the oven and let cool down completely on a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining dough.

3. For the frosting, add the butter and confectioners‘ sugar to a large bowl and mix until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix it in. Next, add a tablespoon of the maple syrup and mix it in. Add more to your liking. If the frosting is too thick to spread, add some milk and mix it in. Frost the cookies, sprinkle with some pumpkin pie spice. Store in a cool place.