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Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies

Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies for Cozy Fall Fun

These Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies are irresistibly chewy and perfect for fall festivities.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Canned or freshly made
  • ½ cup Brown Butter Browned but not burned
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup Can be replaced with honey
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted
  • 1 large Egg Flaxseed meal can be used as a vegan substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice Adjust to taste
  • a pinch Salt A pinch of sea salt enhances flavor
For the Decorations
  • ½ cup White Chocolate For ghostly shapes
  • Black Candy Melts Black Candy Melts Provides spooky contrast

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Cookies Preparation
  1. Brown the butter by melting ½ cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Mix together 1 cup of pumpkin puree, browned butter, ½ cup of maple syrup, and ½ cup of sugar until smooth in a large bowl.
  3. Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of baking soda, 1 tsp of cinnamon, 1 tsp of pumpkin spice, and a pinch of salt. Stir until just combined.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dollops of dough onto the sheets.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  6. Once cooled, melt ½ cup of white chocolate and drizzle or dip cookies. Finish with black candy melts for eyes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature, or refrigerated for a week. Freeze for longer storage up to 3 months.

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