Description
Get ready to embrace the flavors of fall with these Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Cookies! Perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy nights in, these cookies blend the warm notes of pumpkin and spices with rich brown butter for an irresistible treat. With a delightful chewy texture and easy one-bowl preparation, they are not only delicious but also a breeze to make. Customize them with chocolate chips or nuts for an extra flavor kick. Enjoy the essence of fall in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until golden brown; let cool.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together cooled butter, sugars, maple syrup, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- Form Dough: Gently combine wet and dry ingredients; chill dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Shape Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets; roll in a sugar-spice mix before baking.
- Bake: Cook for 10-14 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly underbaked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg