Description
Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are the ultimate autumn treat, blending rich flavors and delightful textures that evoke the cozy vibes of fall. These cookies feature a luscious brown butter base, paired with the natural sweetness of pumpkin and maple syrup, creating a chewy and satisfying bite that’s perfect for any occasion. Ideal for festive gatherings or quiet evenings at home, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite. The warm spices add depth, making each cookie a comforting indulgence that captures the essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 ½ 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 it turns a rich amber color, then chill.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chilled brown butter with dark brown sugar until clumpy; then mix in egg yolk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just combined; chill if too soft.
- Scoop dough into balls and coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing on baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are darkened but centers appear slightly underdone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg