Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies. The delightful combination of nutty brown butter and pumpkin puree creates a chewy cookie that’s perfect for Halloween festivities. Adorned with playful ghostly decorations, these cookies are not only delicious but also an adorable addition to your dessert table. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet day at home, these treats promise to warm your heart and bring smiles to all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter until golden brown and nutty in aroma, stirring frequently.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Fold Mixtures Together: Gently combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just mixed. If desired, fold in white chocolate chips.
- Scoop Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets two inches apart.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg