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Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies

Delicious Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies for Halloween Fun

Delight in these Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies, a perfect blend of flavors for Halloween.
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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
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Brown until golden for best flavor.
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Canned is perfect for ease.
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup Can be substituted with honey.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Measure accurately to avoid density.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Balances the richer flavors.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Dark brown sugar works beautifully.
  • 2 large eggs Bring to room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Gives the cookies a slight rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances the flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Infuses warmth.
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg Complements the pumpkin flavor.
For Decorating
  • 1 cup white chocolate Melt for decorating.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Combine cooled brown butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing gently.
  5. Scoop and Bake: Use a medium cookie scoop to drop dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Cool and Decorate: Cool cookies, then melt white chocolate for decorating ghost shapes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Watch the butter while browning to prevent burning. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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