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Ultimate Fall Cookie

Ultimate Fall Cookie: Chewy Brown Butter Pumpkin Bliss

Indulge in the Ultimate Fall Cookie, a delicious blend of brown butter, pumpkin, and chocolate chips that captures the essence of autumn.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Browned
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Can substitute with applesauce
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust sweetness as desired
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free blend
  • 1 large Egg Or flax egg as vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check for freshness
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Spice Blend Can mix spices if blend unavailable
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dark or vegan options available
For Variations
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Pecans or walnuts recommended
  • 1 cup White or Butterscotch Chips Can substitute for chocolate chips
  • Cream Cheese Frosting For a decadent topping option

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat until browned.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled brown butter with 1 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and mix well.
  3. Add 1 cup of pumpkin puree and 1 large egg to the mixture, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice blend.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips without breaking them.
  7. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, ensuring cookies are golden at the edges but soft in the center.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality ingredients and follow the instructions closely for perfect chewy cookies.

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