Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies! These scrumptious treats combine rich brown butter, sweet maple syrup, and creamy pumpkin puree into a delightful cookie that’s perfect for crisp autumn days. With their chewy texture and aromatic spices, every bite feels like a cozy embrace. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or shared with loved ones during gatherings, these cookies are sure to become your new fall favorite. Easy to prepare ahead of time, they offer the convenience of deliciousness whenever you crave a sweet treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 butter in a saucepan over medium heat until amber and nutty.
- Preheat the 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.
- In another bowl, mix dark brown sugar with cooled brown butter until clumpy.
- Add egg yolk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree to the sugar mixture; blend well.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the 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; cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg