Description
These chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with brown butter are the ultimate fall treat. With a rich, nutty flavor and perfectly soft texture, these cookies balance warm spices and melty chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown the Butter – Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook until golden-brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, combine the brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until well blended. Add vanilla extract, egg yolk, and pumpkin puree, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Incorporate Dry and Wet Mixtures – Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips – Gently stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Chill the Dough – Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.
- Preheat Oven – Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape Cookies – Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake – Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool – Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Nutty Addition – Add chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Spice it Up – Increase cinnamon or add ginger for a bolder taste.
- Gluten-Free – Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- White Chocolate Twist – Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- chill time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, chewy pumpkin cookies, brown butter cookies, fall desserts, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies