Description
Indulge in the warm embrace of autumn with these Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies. Each bite offers a delightful fusion of rich brown butter, sweet maple syrup, and earthy pumpkin, perfectly balanced with warm spices. These cookies are soft and chewy, making them an irresistible treat for cozy gatherings or quiet moments with a cup of tea. The unique flavor profile elevates your typical cookie experience into something extraordinary—the perfect way to celebrate the season. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the enchanting aroma of 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
- 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 for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until browned; let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and browned butter until clumpy.
- Mix in egg yolk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; chill if too soft.
- Scoop dough into balls, coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden; let cool before serving.
- 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: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg