Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies, the perfect autumn treat! These cookies combine the warm richness of brown butter with sweet maple syrup and cozy pumpkin spices, creating an irresistible dessert that captures the essence of fall. With their soft and chewy texture, each bite melts in your mouth, making them a standout addition to any gathering or a comforting snack at home. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these cookies will surely impress friends and family alike. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven with a glass of milk or warm them up with a scoop of ice cream for an extra special treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 1/4 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 1 cup unsalted butter over medium heat until amber in color; cool.
- Preheat 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 a separate bowl, mix cooled brown butter with dark brown sugar until clumpy.
- Add egg yolk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree; mix until smooth.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just combined; chill dough if too soft.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are slightly underdone.
- Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg