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Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Butter Icing: Soft, Spiced, and Irresistibly Cozy


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the Brown Butter Icing:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. For the icing, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
  9. Whisk in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Drizzle or spread icing over cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Servings: 18 cookies
  • Calories: 145
  • Net Carbs: 18g
  • Fats: 7g
  • Protein: 2g