Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Each bite offers a delightful fusion of nutty brown butter, cozy pumpkin spice, and rich chocolate chips. Perfect for any autumn gathering, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty; set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix together the cooled brown butter and pumpkin puree until well combined.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together brown sugar and granulated sugar with the pumpkin mixture until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute chocolate chips with butterscotch or white chocolate. Incorporate nuts like pecans or walnuts for an extra crunch. To enhance sweetness, sprinkle sea salt over cookies before baking.