If you’re a fan of the cozy flavors of fall, these Pumpkin Spice Brown Butter Cookies are a must-try! Made with brown butter, pumpkin puree, and a blend of warming spices, these cookies are soft in the center with a slightly crispy edge. The perfect treat for any fall occasion, they’re easy to make and are sure to impress with their rich flavor and delicious texture.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These cookies are not just any pumpkin spice cookies. The addition of brown butter gives them a nutty, caramelized depth of flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of pumpkin and the warmth of the spices. They’re soft, chewy, and utterly irresistible. Plus, the pumpkin pie sugar coating adds the perfect touch of sweetness and spice.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
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1 cup light brown sugar
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¼ cup white sugar
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1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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¼ cup pumpkin puree
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Pumpkin Pie Sugar:
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½ cup white sugar
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½ tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
How Much Time Will You Need?
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Cook Time: 10–14 minutes
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Chill Time: 30 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour (including chill time)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Brown the Butter
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In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
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Once melted, increase the heat to medium and let the butter foam.
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Continue cooking and stirring until the butter turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma, about 2-3 minutes.
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Remove the butter from the heat and pour it into a medium mixing bowl to cool completely.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
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Once the brown butter has cooled, whisk in the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and maple syrup.
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Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and combined.
Step 3: Prepare Dry Ingredients
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In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
Step 4: Form the Dough
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Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Preheat and Prepare
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While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 6: Shape and Coat the Cookies
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Scoop out 2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough using a large cookie scoop or spoon.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the white sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Roll each dough ball in the sugar mixture.
Step 7: Bake the Cookies
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Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 3-4 inches apart.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10–14 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers may still look underbaked.
Step 8: Cool and Serve
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Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
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Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Conclusion
These Pumpkin Spice Brown Butter Cookies are a delightful twist on a fall classic. The brown butter adds depth, while the pumpkin and spices make them perfect for the season. Whether you’re baking them for yourself, sharing with friends, or serving them at a fall gathering, these cookies will definitely become a favorite
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Pumpkin Spice Brown Butter Cookies
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Pumpkin Spice Brown Butter Cookies are a delightful twist on a fall classic. The brown butter adds depth, while the pumpkin and spices make them perfect for the season. Whether you’re baking them for yourself, sharing with friends, or serving them at a fall gathering, these cookies will definitely become a favorite!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup light brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup
¼ cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Pumpkin Pie Sugar:
½ cup white sugar
½ tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the Butter
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
Once melted, increase the heat to medium and let the butter foam.
Continue cooking and stirring until the butter turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the butter from the heat and pour it into a medium mixing bowl to cool completely.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
Once the brown butter has cooled, whisk in the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and maple syrup.
Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
Step 3: Prepare Dry Ingredients
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
Step 4: Form the Dough
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Preheat and Prepare
While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 6: Shape and Coat the Cookies
Scoop out 2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough using a large cookie scoop or spoon.
In a small bowl, whisk together the white sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Roll each dough ball in the sugar mixture.
Step 7: Bake the Cookies
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 3-4 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-14 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers may still look underbaked.
Step 8: Cool and Serve
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
- Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle melted chocolate on top of the balls for a decadent treat.
- Add-ins: Add chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, or shredded coconut to the mixture for a different texture and taste.
- Flavored Peanut Butter: Use flavored peanut butter, like cinnamon or chocolate peanut butter, to change the flavor profile
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- chill time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: american
