Description
These Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are warm, chewy, and spiced with fall flavor. The nutty browned butter enhances the pumpkin and oat base, creating a cookie that’s both comforting and irresistible. Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or days later, they deliver cozy homemade goodness with every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until it foams and turns golden brown. Transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool for 10–15 minutes.
2. Whisk in brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Gradually stir into the wet mixture.
4. Fold in rolled oats and chocolate chips if using. Do not overmix.
5. Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls and space them 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
Let the brown butter cool slightly before mixing to prevent curdling.
Chilling the dough is key for thick, chewy cookies.
Optional chocolate chips enhance the richness—try white or dark!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: brown butter cookies, pumpkin oatmeal cookies, fall desserts