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Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies

These Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, making them an ideal treat for the cozy autumn season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use high-quality.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Dark brown sugar can enhance flavor.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Use pure pumpkin puree for best flavor.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Freshly ground spices recommended.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or walnuts Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, stirring constantly until it turns a golden amber color and emits a nutty aroma.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat until smooth.
  4. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, blending until thoroughly combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips or walnuts if desired.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced a few inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a resealable freezer bag. They can last up to three months in the freezer.