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Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies for Cozy Fall Vibes

Delightful Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich flavor of brown butter with pumpkin for a cozy, chewy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • ¾ cup Unsalted Butter Browned for nutty flavor.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Adds deep sweetness.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Binds the dough.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract For flavor enhancement.
  • ⅓ cup Pumpkin Puree Provides moisture.
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Maintains cookie structure.
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda Helps cookies rise.
  • ½ tsp Baking Powder Essential leavening agent.
  • ½ tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Adds warm spice.
  • ¼ tsp Ground Ginger Enhances warmth.
  • ⅛ tsp Nutmeg Rich flavor.
  • ⅛ tsp Cloves Adds depth to flavor.
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips Delicious sweetness.
  • optional Flaky Sea Salt For finishing touch.

Equipment

  • light-colored saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cookie scoop
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: Melt ¾ cup of unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk in ½ cup of granulated sugar, ¾ cup of brown sugar, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and ⅓ cup of pumpkin puree until smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, and spices. Gradually add to wet mixture.
  4. Fold in Chocolate: Gently mix in 1 cup of chocolate chips and refrigerate the dough for 20-30 minutes.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Cool and Serve: Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are best served warm and can be stored in an airtight container for freshness.

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