Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies (Print Version)

Moist, chewy treats with brown butter, pumpkin, fall spices and chocolate chips for the perfect autumn baking experience.

# Ingredients:

→ Brown Butter Dough

01 - 170g unsalted butter
02 - 100g granulated sugar
03 - 150g packed light brown sugar
04 - 1 large egg yolk
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 80g pumpkin puree

→ Dry Ingredients and Spices

07 - 190g all-purpose flour
08 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
09 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
12 - ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
13 - ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
14 - ⅛ teaspoon cloves (optional)

→ Mix-ins and Topping

15 - 180g semi-sweet chocolate chips
16 - Flaky sea salt (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Melt butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Transfer immediately to a bowl to cool completely.
02 - Whisk granulated and brown sugars, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree into the cooled brown butter until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves (if using). Add to wet ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
04 - Stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough. Chill dough for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
05 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Blot pumpkin puree with paper towels to remove excess moisture and avoid cakey texture.
02 - Using only egg yolk (no white) helps maintain a chewy cookie texture.
03 - Don't overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients to ensure tender cookies.
04 - Chilling the dough helps it firm up and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
05 - Using parchment paper ensures even baking and easy cleanup.

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