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Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies: Cozy Fall Bliss

Enjoy these Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies, a cozy fall treat featuring pumpkin, spices, and irresistible brown butter icing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Brown for nutty flavor
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Blot excess moisture
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Substitute with dark brown sugar for richer taste
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Avoid using the whole egg
  • 2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats Quick oats can be a substitute
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Or use a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, swirling it gently. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until it turns amber and nutty. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
  2. Blot pumpkin puree with paper towels to remove excess moisture and set aside.
  3. Mix the cooled brown butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy. Add egg yolk and mix smoothly.
  4. Stir in the blotted pumpkin puree, then gradually add oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix until combined.
  5. Scoop out dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, flattening each scoop slightly. Space about 2 inches apart.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  7. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before icing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

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