Description
Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are the ultimate fall treat, combining the rich, nutty aroma of brown butter with the warm, spicy flavors of pumpkin. Perfect for Thanksgiving and cozy autumn gatherings, these cookies are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for brown butter transformation)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (preferably organic)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
- Cinnamon sugar mixture for rolling (½ cup sugar + 2 teaspoons cinnamon)
Instructions
- Start by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continuously stir as the butter begins to foam and turn a rich, golden brown with a nutty aroma. This process takes about 3-5 minutes. Once browned, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Combine the cooled brown butter with granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the coating set aside for rolling the cookies.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough and roll each piece into a ball. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Notes
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.
- For extra flavor, dust with additional pumpkin pie spice before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg