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Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies

Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies for Halloween Bliss

These Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies blend pumpkin and brown butter for a delightful treat perfect for Halloween.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Brown Butter Should be golden brown
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Canned or fresh
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup Natural sweetener
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Add nutmeg or ginger if desired
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup White Chocolate For ghost shapes
  • ½ cup Black Candy Melts For ghost decoration

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Steps to Prepare
  1. Brown the Butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown and nutty, about 5-8 minutes.
  2. Mix Ingredients by combining browned butter, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup in a large bowl, whisking until smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients by whisking flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  4. Fold Together by gently combining the dry and wet mixtures until just combined, keeping the dough thick and sticky.
  5. Scoop and Bake by preheating the oven to 350°F, dropping tablespoon-sized dough onto a baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart, and baking for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Cool and Decorate by cooling cookies for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transferring to a rack to cool completely before decorating with melted white chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is browned to a deep golden for best flavor. Avoid overmixing dough for chewy texture. Let cookies cool completely before decorating.

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