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Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies for Cozy Fall Days

Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are the perfect treat for fall days, offering a delightful chewy texture with rich flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter for browning
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree can substitute with squash puree
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup or honey as an alternate sweetness
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour no gluten-free substitute recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda check freshness for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder check freshness for best results
  • ½ teaspoon Salt no substitute necessary
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice can substitute with nutmeg or allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon spice enhancer
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar can reduce for lower sugar option
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar light brown sugar can be used
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
For the Cookie Coating
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar for coating
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar for coating
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon for coating

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir gently until it becomes a rich amber color and releases a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Once browned, remove from heat and let it cool for 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat Oven: While the butter cools, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice along with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, blend the cooled browned butter with 1 cup of pumpkin puree and ½ cup of maple syrup using a hand mixer or whisk until smooth.
  5. Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If the dough feels too soft and sticky, chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  6. Prepare Coating: In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup of brown sugar, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until well blended.
  7. Shape Cookies: Using a medium scoop, portion out 2-ounce dough balls and roll them in the coating mixture. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly set.
  9. Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Monitor the browning process of the butter closely; over-browning can lead to a burnt flavor. Always preheat your oven for consistent results.

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