Description

These thick and chewy pumpkin cookies combine the nutty richness of browned butter with the deep sweetness of pure maple syrup. Unlike traditional cakey pumpkin recipes, these cookies offer a dense, bakery-style texture that perfectly captures the essence of autumn in every bite.

Ingredients

1 cup Unsalted Butter
1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
1/3 cup Pure Pumpkin Puree
2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Egg Yolk
2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for coating)
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (for coating)

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Instructions

Melt the unsalted butter in a light-colored pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams, turns amber, and smells nutty.
Transfer the browned butter to a measuring glass and refrigerate for about 20 minutes until cool to the touch but still liquid.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter and dark brown sugar until it reaches a sandy consistency.
Whisk in the egg yolk, maple syrup, vanilla, and pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula just until no flour streaks remain.
Combine the coating sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; scoop dough into balls and roll thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet 3 inches apart and bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are set.

Notes

For an even chewier texture, you can blot your pumpkin puree with a paper towel to remove excess moisture before adding it to the batter. Ensure your brown butter has cooled significantly before mixing with the sugar, otherwise, the dough may become too oily and spread too much during baking. These cookies stay soft and fresh for several days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American