Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies for Cozy Fall Nights
Indulge in the warm, inviting flavors of Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies for Cozy Fall Nights. These delightful cookies combine rich pumpkin puree and nutty brown butter with gooey chocolate chips, creating a treat that perfectly captures the essence of autumn. With their soft and chewy texture, they are ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on a quiet evening at home. Whether paired with a cup of tea, coffee, or your favorite hot beverage, these cookies are sure to create cherished memories and fill your kitchen with comforting aromas.
- 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
- Flaky Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until golden brown; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine browned butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Add egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing well before folding in pumpkin puree.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and any additional spices desired.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto lined baking sheets and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft; cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg