Description
Indulge in these sophisticated cookies that blend the deep, nutty essence of browned butter with the earthy sweetness of pumpkin puree. Each bite offers a chewy, dense texture perfectly complemented by bittersweet dark chocolate chips and warming pumpkin spice. This elevated autumn treat is designed for those who appreciate complex flavor profiles and a perfectly balanced, non-cakey finish. A must-bake for your next holiday gathering.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (blotted with paper towels)
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1.5 cups dark chocolate chips (60% cocoa)
2 tsp pumpkin spice
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Melt the butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat until it foams and turns amber.
Remove butter from heat and pour into a mixing bowl to cool.
Blot the pumpkin puree with paper towels to remove excess moisture until it reaches a thick paste consistency.
Whisk the browned butter and brown sugar together until smooth and slightly aerated.
Add the blotted pumpkin puree and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, whisking until fully combined.
Incorporate the flour and pumpkin spice slowly into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Scoop dough into portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes until edges are set.
Notes
Ensure the pumpkin puree is thoroughly blotted to avoid a cakey texture. You can store these in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For the best flavor, use fresh pumpkin spice.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg