Description
Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies are the ultimate autumn treat, marrying the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with the nutty richness of brown butter. These soft and chewy cookies are adorned with playful ghostly icing, making them perfect for Halloween gatherings or cozy family moments. Experience the delightful blend of spices in every bite, creating a nostalgic fall experience that will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (brown butter)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden brown with a nutty aroma. Stir continuously to prevent burning.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together browned butter and dark brown sugar until creamy. Add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Chill Dough: Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake chilled dough for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Icing: Once cooled, whisk powdered sugar with water or milk until smooth. Pipe ghost shapes on cookies and add chocolate chips as eyes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg