Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies, the perfect treat for your fall gatherings. These cookies combine the rich nuttiness of brown butter with the sweetness of pure maple syrup and wholesome pumpkin puree. With a delightful chewy texture and a hint of warm spices, they are sure to impress at any festive occasion or cozy night in. Easy to make yet irresistibly delicious, these cookies encapsulate the essence of autumn, making them a must-try for any baking enthusiast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden.
- Chill the browned butter for about 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix cooled brown butter and dark brown sugar until clumpy.
- Add egg yolk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree; mix well.
- Fold in dry ingredients gently until combined.
- Scoop dough into balls, coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg