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Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies

Chewy Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies for Halloween Fun

Delight in these Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies, featuring warm spices and gooey white chocolate ghosts for a festive treat.
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
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter browned
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 1 cup brown sugar coconut sugar can be used as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup honey works as a substitute
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1 large egg no substitutes recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice can swap with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup white chocolate or dark chocolate for richer flavor
  • 1 cup black candy melts colored icing could be an alternative

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Microwave or double boiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the butter by melting it over medium heat until it turns a rich golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the browned butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Add the egg and whisk until smooth.
  3. Sift in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and pumpkin spice. Fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and scoop dough onto sheets, spacing them out.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm and tops are set but still soft. Let cool slightly before transferring to racks.
  6. Melt white chocolate and pipe ghost shapes on the cooled cookies. Allow chocolate to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Enjoy with apple cider or pair with Pumpkin French Toast for a perfect fall feast.

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