Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Indulge in the delicious flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cookies topped with a rich and decadent Brown Butter Icing. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly autumn day!

Ingredients:

1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt

Brown Butter Icing:

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
6. While the cookies cool, make the Brown Butter Icing by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns a golden brown color.
7. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to reach your desired consistency.
8. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.