Description
Get ready to indulge in the warmth of fall with these soft and chewy pumpkin cookies. Infused with the rich flavors of brown butter and pumpkin puree, this delightful recipe combines cozy autumn spices for a treat that’s perfect for any gathering or simply enjoying at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan until it turns golden and nutty. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown butter with sugars, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree until fully blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop the dough into balls, roll in a sugar-spice mix, and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes until edges are set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg