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Chewy Brown Butter Maple Pumpkin Cookies

Chewy Brown Butter Maple Pumpkin Cookies are the ultimate autumn treat! These cookies combine the warm nuttiness of brown butter, the subtle sweetness of maple syrup, and the comforting flavor of pumpkin for a dessert that’s both rich and flavorful.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter browned
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • Optional: 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Brown the Butter
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring often, until it turns golden brown and starts to smell nutty. Remove from heat and let cool for 5–10 minutes.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. If using white chocolate chips or pecans, fold them in at this stage.
  • Chill the Dough
  • Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This step is crucial to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
  • Preheat the Oven
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Shape the Cookies
  • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake the Cookies
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underdone. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
  • Cool and Enjoy
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.