Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies for Cozy Fall Nights
Indulge in the delightful warmth of Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, perfect for cozy fall nights. These cookies combine the rich flavors of brown butter with the seasonal essence of pumpkin and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. With a chewy texture that melts in your mouth and bursts of semi-sweet chocolate chips, these treats are ideal for sharing with family or enjoying during quiet evenings at home. Simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying, they will quickly become a staple in your autumn baking repertoire. Whether paired with a warm beverage or enjoyed fresh from the oven, these cookies bring comfort and joy to every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown and fragrant; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine browned butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden; let cool before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg