Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies
Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies are a delightful Halloween treat that blends the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter with warm pumpkin spice. These chewy cookies, adorned with adorable ghostly designs, are perfect for any autumn gathering or spooky celebration. Easy to make, they promise to impress both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike, delivering an irresistible flavor that captures the essence of fall.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix the browned butter with granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients until fully mixed.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool slightly before decorating with icing to create ghost faces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg