Description
Get ready to embrace the flavors of fall with these soft and chewy pumpkin cookies. Made with rich brown butter and creamy pumpkin puree, these delightful treats are perfect for cozy gatherings or a quiet evening at home. With just one bowl required for preparation, they are easy to whip up and sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed with a warm cup of coffee or transformed into scrumptious ice cream sandwiches, these cookies offer a comforting taste of autumn that you’ll want to savor all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until golden and nutty.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cooled brown butter, sugars, maple syrup, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into balls, coat in sugar and spice mixture, then bake for 10-14 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly underbaked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (34g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg