Description
These Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies combine the warm flavors of pumpkin with the nutty aroma of brown butter, creating an irresistible fall treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
- Remove the browned butter from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Slowly pour the browned butter into the mixture and mix until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps the cookies maintain their shape and deepens the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, fall treats, brown butter, autumn desserts, baking