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Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies

Deliciously Chewy Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies

Try these Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies for a magical Halloween treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Substitute with unsweetened applesauce if unavailable.
  • ½ cup brown butter Can substitute with regular melted butter.
  • ½ cup maple syrup Substitute with honey or agave syrup.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free flour blends can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it is fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Ensure it is fresh.
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon Pumpkin pie spice can be used as a substitute.
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup white chocolate/candy melts Used for decoration.
  • ½ cup black candy melts Optional for the eyes.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cookie scoop
  • light-colored baking pans
  • Wire Rack
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies
  1. Brown the Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Combine browned butter with pumpkin puree and maple syrup in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Scoop and Shape: Preheat oven to 350°F. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking pans.
  6. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly soft.
  7. Cool and Decorate: Cool cookies on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for decorating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to stir continuously while browning the butter to prevent it from burning. Mix by hand for better dough control.

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