Description
Indulge in the delightful aroma and flavors of these Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies, a perfect Halloween treat! These festive cookies feature a rich, buttery flavor from the brown butter, combined with the warmth of pumpkin and a spooky ghost shape for a truly unique and delicious fall dessert.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1 cup unsalted butter, browned
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 egg
– 1 cup pumpkin puree
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. – In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
3. – In a large bowl, beat the browned butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. – Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
5. – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. – Scoop the dough by the tablespoonful and shape into ghost forms on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. – Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
8. – Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. – Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
– For a more intense pumpkin flavor, use 1 1/4 cups of pumpkin puree.
– Substitute the spices with 1 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.
– Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American