Nutty Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
These Nutty Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious treat with a rich flavor and chewy texture, perfect for fall. They combine the warmth of pumpkin and spices with the nuttiness of brown butter.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
- Combine the browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set but soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve with milk or your favorite beverage.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, consider adding pumpkin seeds on top before serving.