Description
Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of fall with these Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies. These delightful cookies feature a rich brown butter base, combined with sweet maple syrup and fragrant pumpkin puree, resulting in a soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Each bite is enhanced by the warmth of spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, making them perfect for any autumn gathering or a quiet evening at home. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or paired with a cup of coffee, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (220g) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups (280g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (80g) pumpkin puree
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) 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 over medium heat until it turns a rich amber color. Let it cool slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, mix the cooled brown butter with dark brown sugar until clumpy. Add egg yolk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree; mix until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients gently using a rubber spatula.
- Chill the dough for 15–20 minutes if too soft.
- Scoop portions of dough into a cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still puffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For an added crunch, consider mixing in chopped nuts or chocolate chips. You can substitute light brown sugar if needed; however, it may alter the flavor slightly. Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.