Description
A delightful treat that captures the essence of fall with a perfect blend of warm spices and rich flavors.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226 grams)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 grams)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (220 grams)
- Pumpkin puree: 1 cup (240 grams)
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 2 ½ cups (315 grams)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: ½ teaspoon
- Ground ginger: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Flaky sea salt: for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown and nutty.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled brown butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar, whisking until blended.
- Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
- Opt for high-quality pumpkin puree.
- Don’t skip the browning of the butter.
- Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Let the dough chill for better flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Brown Butter, Pumpkin, Cookies, Fall, Dessert