Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies for Cozy Fall Nights
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Each cookie combines the rich, nutty taste of browned butter with the comforting essence of pumpkin, making them perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. These chewy cookies are infused with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, complemented by luscious semi-sweet chocolate chips. Whether enjoyed alongside a warm beverage or as a sweet treat during family gatherings, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they capture the spirit of autumn in every bite.
- 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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- Âľ cup Unsalted Butter
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- Âľ cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- â…“ cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ÂĽ tsp Ground Ginger
- â…› tsp Ground Nutmeg
- â…› tsp Ground Cloves
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Flaky Sea Salt
Instructions
- Brown the butter over medium heat until golden and nutty; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour with baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets and bake for 12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg