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.

Nutrition Information:

• Serving size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 150
• Total Fat: 6g
• Sugars: 15g
• Protein: 2g