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Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Indulge in these sophisticated autumn cookies that perfectly balance nutty brown butter with spiced pumpkin puree. Each bite offers a chewy, dense texture enhanced by the deep caramel notes of toasted butter and the subtle bitterness of dark chocolate chips. A seasonal masterpiece designed for those who appreciate depth of flavor over simple sweetness, these cookies provide the perfect comforting treat for crisp afternoons.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, browned
0.5 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
1.5 cups brown sugar, packed
0.5 cup granulated white sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2.5 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
1.5 cups dark chocolate chips (60% cocoa)

Instructions

Place butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until foam subsides and brown specks appear, then transfer to a bowl and cool until pliable.
Whisk brown and white sugars into the browned butter until sandy.
Stir in the pumpkin puree, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Sift together the flour, pumpkin spice, and baking soda.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes for better flavor development.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes until edges are set but the center remains soft.

Notes

Ensure you blot the pumpkin puree with a paper towel if it seems overly wet to avoid a cakey texture. Do not skip the chilling phase, as it helps solidify the brown butter for a better cookie structure.

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