Description

These Pumpkin Miso Caramel Cookies utilize a unique brown butter paste and a savory-sweet swirl to ensure a decadent, soft texture. Perfect for autumn, this recipe yields thick, bakery-style treats that remain chewy and fresh for up to a week.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (113g) Salted Butter
1/3 cup (70g) Dark Brown Sugar
1/2 cup (110g) Granulated Sugar
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 cup + 1 tablespoon (150g) All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 tablespoon Softened Butter
2 teaspoons Red Miso
1 tablespoon Pumpkin Purée
2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar

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Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 113 grams of butter and cook for 3-4 minutes until it fizzes and the milk solids turn deep brown.
Transfer the brown butter to a bowl set in an ice bath and whisk for 3-5 minutes until it cools into a thick paste.
Cream the butter paste with 110 grams of granulated sugar and 70 grams of dark brown sugar for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice for 2-3 minutes until the batter is airy and lightens in color.
Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt on the lowest setting for less than 30 seconds until a dough just forms.
Refrigerate the dough to chill while you preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a small bowl, mash together the softened butter, red miso, pumpkin purée, and 2 tablespoons of dark brown sugar into a smooth paste.
Portion the dough into 7 balls (about 80g each), place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and press down into 1-inch thick circles.
Dollop the miso caramel onto each cookie, swirl with a toothpick, and bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are golden.

Notes

Always underbake these cookies slightly; the centers should still look soft when pulled from the oven as they will continue to set on the hot baking sheet. This technique, combined with the brown butter paste method, is the secret to maintaining a moist, chewy texture for several days.

Prep Time: 35 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Category: Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American