Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies for Cozy Fall Nights
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, perfect for cozy fall nights. These cookies feature a rich brown butter flavor combined with the warmth of pumpkin and the sweetness of chocolate chips, creating an irresistible treat that embodies the essence of autumn. Their chewy texture makes them ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying while curled up with your favorite book. Easy to make and customizable with your choice of spices or add-ins, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
- 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
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
- In a mixing bowl, combine browned butter with granulated and brown sugars; whisk until smooth.
- Add egg yolk and pumpkin puree; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets and bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg