Blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until completely smooth and creamy.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and maple syrup until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt until combined.
Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined (avoid overmixing; a few small lumps are ok!)
Melt one tablespoon of butter in large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Spoon about ⅓ cup of batter per pancake into the pan. Cook pancakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Repeat with remaining pancake batter, adding more butter to pan as needed.
For maple butter, stir together softened butter, maple syrup, and salt until smooth.
Serve pancakes hot with maple butter and extra syrup.