Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies, a perfect treat for the fall season. These cookies boast a rich blend of flavors, combining the nutty essence of brown butter with the sweetness of maple syrup and warm spices, all harmonized with pure pumpkin. With their chewy texture and inviting aroma, they are an ideal addition to cozy evenings, festive gatherings, or as a sweet surprise for loved ones. Easy to make, these cookies will quickly become a seasonal favorite for anyone craving a touch of autumn magic.
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
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Brown the butter over medium heat until it turns amber; cool slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and cooled butter until clumpy.
- Stir in egg yolk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until combined; chill if too soft.
- Scoop dough into balls and coat in cinnamon sugar before placing on sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes; let cool slightly before transferring to a rack.
- 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: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg