Description
Get ready to indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Cookies. Perfect for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations, these cookies are a delightful blend of rich pumpkin flavor and a chewy texture enhanced by nutty brown butter. With just one bowl required for preparation, these treats are not only easy to make but also irresistible. Infused with aromatic spices and ready in just 20 minutes, they make a delectable addition to any autumn dessert table.
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cooled brown butter, sugars, maple syrup, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough balls onto prepared sheets; roll in sugar and spice mixture before baking.
- Bake for 10–14 minutes until edges are set but centers appear slightly underbaked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg