Description
Get ready to indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these soft and chewy pumpkin cookies! Made with rich brown butter and creamy pumpkin puree, these delightful treats offer a unique flavor that stands out from traditional cookies. They’re perfect for fall gatherings or simply enjoying as a sweet snack any time of the day. The easy one-bowl preparation means less mess, while the warm aroma fills your kitchen with comfort. Customize them with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for an extra touch. Enjoy a taste of fall in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan until browned; cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugars and maple syrup with cooled butter.
- Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until a dough forms; chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into balls; roll in a mixture of sugar and pumpkin pie spice.
- Bake for 10–14 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain slightly underbaked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg