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Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies

Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies for a Cozy Halloween

Enjoy these Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies, a delightful Halloween treat bursting with pumpkin spice and adorned with white chocolate ghosts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Brown Butter Enhances flavor with a rich, nutty profile
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Adds moisture and tenderness
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Provides natural sweetness; can substitute with honey
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour The backbone of your cookies
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda A crucial leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice Infuses cookies with Halloween warmth
For the Ghost Decoration
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Perfect for creating ghost shapes

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, stirring constantly until golden brown and nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooled brown butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and eggs. Beat until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until well-combined.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Scoop the Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, spaced at least 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.
  7. Cool and Decorate: Let cookies cool slightly then transfer to a wire rack. Melt white chocolate and pipe ghost shapes on top of each cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal texture, let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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