Description
Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are the ultimate autumn treat, combining the nutty richness of brown butter with the warm flavors of pumpkin and maple syrup. These cookies offer a satisfyingly chewy texture, making them perfect for cozy nights in or festive gatherings. With their delightful aroma and soft centers, they pair wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cookies will be a hit at any occasion this fall!
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
- 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 in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches an amber color.
- Chill the browned butter for about 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, mix dark brown sugar with cooled butter until clumpy.
- Add egg yolk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree; mix until smooth.
- Fold in dry ingredients gently; chill if dough is too thin.
- Scoop dough into balls, coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture, and bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg