Description
Indulge in the cozy, pumpkin-y goodness of these Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with festive flavors, they make the ultimate Halloween dessert.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, browned
– 1 cup packed brown sugar
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
1. – Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. – In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. – In a large bowl, beat the browned butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
4. – Stir in the pumpkin puree until well combined.
5. – Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
6. – Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. – Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
8. – Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra spooky touch, use a toothpick to create ghostly designs on the cookies before baking. You can also add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough for variation.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American