Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft, chewy cookies combine brown butter, pumpkin puree, and chocolate chips for the ultimate fall treat. Packed with tons of flavor, they’re perfect for fall baking and party treats!
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 87kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup Pumpkin purée blotted with a paper towel to remove excess moisture
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 Egg
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon Baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 ¼ cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon Coarse sea salt optional
Instructions
Brown the butter
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it foams and turns golden brown with dark bits at the bottom. (They will look like coffee grounds) Pour into a heatproof bowl and cool until it comes to room temperature or so. (You can speed this up in the refrigerator).
Mix the dough
- Whisk in butter with both sugars until smooth. Add blotted pumpkin purée, vanilla, and egg. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Stir dry into wet until just mixed, then fold in chocolate chips. Chill dough 30–60 minutes (important for thick cookies!).
Bake
- Scoop 1 tablespoon dough balls onto parchment-lined or a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-14 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked. Optional: Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary by ingredients, brands, and portion sizes. Use them as a general guide, not a guarantee.
Important Texture Note: To ensure your cookie doesn't bake flat, wait until butter has cooled before mixing with the sugars. You'll also need to refrigerate 30-60. minutes to firm the dough. This helps them bake with a better shape.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 259mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g
