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Irresistible Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistible Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

These Irresistible Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies combine pumpkin, chocolate, and brown butter for a delightful fall treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter brown it for a nutty depth
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree can substitute with sweet potato puree
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar adds sweetness to balance flavors
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar provides moisture and deeper flavor
  • 1 large egg can use flaxseed meal for vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor profile
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for gluten-free, use a blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances sweetness
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips can use butterscotch or white chocolate
For a Flavor Boost (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adds warmth and spice
  • chopped nuts fold in with chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it turns golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then mix into wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  6. Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F and scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto lined baking sheets, baking for 12 minutes.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, chill the dough and avoid overmixing. Customize with different mix-ins if desired.

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