Description
Deliciously chewy cookies featuring the rich nutty flavor of brown butter, the comforting taste of pumpkin, and decadent chocolate chips. Perfect for autumn baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, cream together the brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and any optional nuts.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your pumpkin puree is well-drained for best cookie texture.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing cookies from spreading too much.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 kcal (will vary based on exact ingredients and size)
- Sugar: Approximately 20-25g
- Sodium: Approximately 70-100mg
- Fat: Approximately 12-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7-9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40-50mg