Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪🎃

Fall's sweetest embrace!

Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to put on that Gilmore Girls soundtrack because we're diving into the fourth installment of my pumpkin baking series with a delightful creation: Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Why brown butter, you ask? Because it takes everything to the next level of deliciousness! 👏🏼

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter

- 1/2 cup brown sugar

- 1/4 cup granulated sugar

- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree

- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Brown the Butter

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until it turns a beautiful golden brown color. This step adds an irresistible nutty flavor to your cookies. Afterward, allow the browned butter to cool for 5 minutes.

2. Sugar Magic

In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. The combination of brown and granulated sugars will give your cookies the perfect sweetness and texture.

3. Pumpkin Spice Heaven

Add 1/3 cup of pumpkin puree and 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract to the sugar and butter mixture. This is where the pumpkin magic begins!

4. The Dry Ensemble

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. These spices will make your cookies taste like a cozy autumn day.

5. The Grand Mix

Carefully fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined; don't overmix. Overmixing can lead to tougher cookies, and we want these to be soft and delightful.

6. Chocolate Chip Extravaganza

Now, the pièce de résistance—add 3/4 cup of chocolate chips to the cookie dough. These little nuggets of chocolatey goodness will create pockets of melty joy in every bite.

7. Chill Time

Place the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the dough not only enhances the flavors but also prevents excessive spreading during baking.

8. Bake to Perfection

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between each for spreading. Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown, and the centers are still soft.

9. Cool and Enjoy

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step is crucial for achieving the perfect cookie texture.

There you have it, my friends! Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies that will elevate your pumpkin baking game to new heights. These cookies are packed with warm, cozy flavors and that irresistible chocolatey goodness we all crave. So, put on your coziest sweater, pour a glass of milk, and enjoy the deliciousness of fall! 🍪🍂