Description
Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies are a delightful autumn treat that perfectly blend the warm flavors of pumpkin and nutty brown butter. Topped with adorable ghostly icing, these soft and chewy cookies make a charming addition to Halloween parties or cozy fall evenings. Easy to prepare, they evoke joyful memories of baking with family while adding festive flair to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter (brown butter)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty; let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, browned butter, and egg until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dollops onto prepared sheets and bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks; drizzle with ghostly icing made by whisking powdered sugar with milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg