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Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies for Cozy Fall Bliss

Delight in these Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies, the perfect autumn treat for cozy days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Browned for nutty flavor
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar works in a pinch
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Avoid using a whole egg
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup Can substitute honey
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Ensure it's pure pumpkin
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour may alter texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste
For Rolling
  • 1 cup Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture For rolling the dough

Equipment

  • Light-colored saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until it turns amber and smells nutty (5-7 minutes). Let cool for 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, mix cooled brown butter with brown sugar until clumpy. Add egg yolk, maple syrup, vanilla, and pumpkin puree; mix until smooth (about 2 minutes).
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Chill for 15 minutes if too thin.
  6. Scoop out 2-ounce portions of dough, roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on baking sheet 3 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges darken slightly and centers are just underdone. Let set for 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Enjoy your cookies stored in an airtight container, and feel free to experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.

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