Description
Indulge in the irresistible warmth of fall with these Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies. Infused with the nutty flavor of browned butter, sweet maple syrup, and a blend of cozy spices, each bite delivers a delightful chewy texture that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 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
Instructions
- Begin by browning the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns amber.
- Chill the browned butter in the refrigerator 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, and spices.
- In another large bowl, mix the chilled brown butter with dark brown sugar until clumpy.
- Add egg yolk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree; whisk until smooth.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; chill if too soft.
- Scoop dough into balls and roll in cinnamon-sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are darkened but centers are puffed.
- 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: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg