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A Unique Dessert Delight Recipe

A Unique Dessert Delight Recipe
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These Chewy Brown Butter Maple Pumpkin Cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with the warm spices of fall and the natural sweetness of pumpkin and maple syrup. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies offer a delightful balance of sweetness and spice that’s ideal for cozy autumn days or holiday treats.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and browned
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup maple syrup (for drizzling or folding into the dough)

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the butter turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs in the next step.
  2. Mix Sugars and Butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and browned butter. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a rich, caramel-like base.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: To the sugar and butter mixture, add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until the batter is smooth and uniform in texture.
  4. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. The dough will be thick and sticky. If desired, fold in the maple syrup now for an extra layer of sweetness and maple flavor.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  7. Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft. Be careful not to overbake to retain the chewy texture.
  9. Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on it for a few minutes to set. Then transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For added texture and flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts before baking.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage to maintain freshness.
  • These cookies are delicious served warm right out of the oven or cooled to room temperature.

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Keywords: pumpkin cookies, brown butter cookies, maple pumpkin cookies, fall dessert, chewy cookies, spiced cookies

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