Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of fall with these Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies. The perfect blend of brown butter, pumpkin, and maple syrup creates a chewy and irresistible treat that’s ideal for autumn gatherings or a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chill time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup pumpkin purée (blotted to remove excess moisture)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Brown the butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes. Let cool.
- Prepare the dough: Combine brown butter, pumpkin purée, sugars, egg yolk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Chill the dough.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Blotting the pumpkin ensures a chewier texture.
- For added flavor, sprinkle with sea salt or cinnamon sugar before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
