Description
These Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with warm fall flavor. Brown butter adds rich, nutty depth, while pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice bring all the cozy vibes. Loaded with melty chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt, these are everything you want in a fall cookie — and then some.
Ingredients
¾ cup unsalted butter
½ cup pumpkin puree
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1½ tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips/chunks
Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk browned butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Mix in egg yolk and vanilla.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until combined.
Fold in chocolate chips or chunks. Chill dough for 30–60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers look just set.
Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Cool slightly before devouring.
Prep and Nutrition Info (Per Cookie, approx.)
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 / Serving
- Sugar: 16g / Serving
- Fat: 11g / Serving
- Saturated Fat: 6g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 26g / Serving
- Protein: 2g / Serving