Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies. These delightful treats combine the nutty richness of browned butter with the sweetness of maple syrup and the classic spices of fall. Each bite reveals a chewy texture that melts in your mouth, making these cookies an irresistible choice for any autumn gathering or cozy night in. Perfectly spiced with pumpkin pie flavor and crafted from simple pantry ingredients, they are as easy to make as they are delicious. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared with friends over a cup of tea, these cookies promise to become a beloved favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Brown the butter by melting it over medium heat until it turns amber.
- Chill the melted butter for about 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix dark brown sugar with chilled brown butter until clumpy; add egg yolk, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently using a rubber spatula.
- Chill dough if too soft, then scoop into balls and roll in a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Place on prepared baking sheet about three inches apart and 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 (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg