Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies for Cozy Fall Nights
Indulge in the delightful warmth of Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, perfect for cozy fall nights. These cookies feature a unique combination of rich brown butter and spiced pumpkin puree, creating a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Infused with classic autumn spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these treats are not only delicious but also versatile. Customize them with different types of chocolate chips or even nuts for an added crunch. Whether you’re enjoying them by the fireplace or sharing them at gatherings, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup Unsalted Butter
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- ¾ cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ⅓ cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Ground Ginger
- ⅛ tsp Ground Nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp Ground Cloves
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together browned butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg