Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these irresistible Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies. Combining the nutty richness of brown butter, the warm sweetness of maple syrup, and the cozy essence of pumpkin puree, these cookies offer a soft, chewy texture that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re sharing them at gatherings or enjoying them with a warm beverage, these cookies embody autumn’s spirit and are incredibly easy to whip up. Delight your family and friends with this seasonal treat that elevates your baking game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 1/4 cups 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 unsalted butter over medium heat until amber; chill slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Mix dark brown sugar with chilled brown butter until clumpy.
- Stir in egg yolk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls and roll in cinnamon-sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are set; cool slightly before serving.
- 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: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg