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Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies

Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies for Halloween Fun

These Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies are a festive treat perfect for Halloween fun.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Brown Butter Can substitute with regular melted butter.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey or agave syrup.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be used but may lead to less chewiness.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure proper measurement for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can substitute with pumpkin spice if desired.
For the Ghost Decoration
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Can swap with any other chocolate or omit.
  • 1 cup Black Candy Melts Optional decoration for spooky features.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by melting 1 cup of butter in a medium saucepan over low heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with 1 cup of pumpkin puree, ½ cup of maple syrup, and 1 cup of packed brown sugar. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Gradually add to the pumpkin mixture, stirring gently.
  4. Using a medium cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about two inches between each scoop.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for approximately 10-12 minutes.
  6. Remove cookies from the oven, let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Melt white chocolate and pipe ghost shapes on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking for better shape retention.

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