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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 are a perfect fall treat, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and aromatic spices with the rich nuttiness of browned butter and a hint of maple syrup. Soft and chewy with just the right amount of sweetness, these cookies make a deliciously comforting dessert or snack for any pumpkin lover.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and browned
  • 1 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup maple syrup (optional, for drizzling or mixing 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. Bake the Brown 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 cool slightly.
  2. Combine Sugars and Butter: In a mixing bowl, blend the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and browned butter until well combined and smooth.
  3. Add Pumpkin and Egg: Stir in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract into the sugar and butter mixture. Whisk until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined. If desired, fold in maple syrup to enhance sweetness and flavor, although this is optional.
  6. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  7. Form Cookie Dough Balls: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should be lightly golden while the centers remain soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove cookies from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For added texture and flavor, consider mixing in ½ cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
  • These cookies are delightful served warm right out of the oven or after cooling completely.

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

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