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Fall Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Icing

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150
Delight in these warm, spiced pumpkin cookies topped with sweet maple icing, perfect for cozy fall gatherings.

Ingredients

Butter

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree

Sugars

  • 1.5 cups brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar

Other ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Icing ingredients

  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (for icing)
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
  • pinch of salt for icing

Instructions 

  • Brown the butter over medium heat until amber and fragrant, then cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Mix cooled brown butter with sugars, then add egg and vanilla, whisk until glossy.
  • Combine dry ingredients; gradually mix into wet until just combined.
  • Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes, then scoop onto baking sheets and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, salt, and maple syrup; add milk until drizzling consistency is achieved. Drizzle over cooled cookies and set.

Notes

Chill the dough to ensure cookies hold their shape and develop flavor.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin