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Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies

Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful taste of Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies, the perfect treat to elevate your Halloween festivities. These cookies blend the nutty richness of brown butter with the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices, creating a soft and chewy texture that is simply irresistible. Adorned with cute ghost decorations made from melted white chocolate, these treats are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them ideal for parties, family gatherings, or a fun baking activity at home. Easy to prepare and full of festive charm, these cookies are sure to be a hit among kids and adults alike!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (browned)
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Extra sugar for rolling
  • White chocolate or candy melts
  • Mini chocolate chips or edible markers

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, brown the unsalted butter until golden and nutty. Allow it to cool slightly in a mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk in pumpkin purée, maple syrup, both sugars, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
  4. Mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until forming a soft dough.
  5. Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls and roll in extra sugar before placing on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Decorate with melted white chocolate shaped into ghost figures topped with mini chocolate chips or edible markers.

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