Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies
If you’re ready to embrace the flavors of fall, these Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are a must-try! With the rich notes of brown butter combined with sweet maple syrup and the warmth of pumpkin spice, each bite is a delightful experience reminiscent of cozy autumn days. These cookies are chewy, flavorful, and perfectly sweet, making them an ideal treat for gatherings or simply enjoying at home with a warm beverage. Plus, they’re easy to whip up and can be made ahead of time for your convenience. Get ready to impress friends and family with these irresistible fall-inspired delights!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (220g) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups (280g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (80g) pumpkin puree
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar for coating
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar for coating
- 1 tsp cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until amber in color. Cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar and cooled butter. Add egg yolk, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree; mix until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until fully combined.
- Chill dough if too soft, then scoop into balls and coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg