Description
Indulge in the delightful essence of autumn with Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, the perfect treat for cozy fall nights. These cookies are a harmonious blend of rich brown butter, creamy pumpkin, and sweet chocolate chips, creating an irresistible chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings at home, they can easily be customized with your favorite spices or chocolate varieties. Enjoy them warm alongside a steaming cup of tea or coffee, making every bite a comforting experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg