Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the cozy flavors of Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, perfect for those crisp fall nights. These delightful treats combine the nutty essence of browned butter with the warm spice of pumpkin puree and the sweetness of chocolate chips, creating a chewy cookie that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these cookies are an ideal companion.
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, stirring until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma; let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix browned butter with granulated and brown sugars until combined. Stir in egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg