So, it’s never been a secret that I’m a huge pumpkin fan. And I seriously can.not.get.enough. I have been intrigued by this recipe for a year now…would these cookies really turn out chewy and delicious just like my all time favorite?! Well, I finally got my hands on some pumpkin butter and gave them a try.
I’m not sure I have the words to describe how they turned out, but I’ll try…UTTERLY AMAZING!!! I changed them up slightly, browning the butter to add another layer of flavor and including mini rolos for some caramel-y goodness. Lots of pumpkin flavor shines through and the milk chocolate doesn’t compete for all the attention but rather complements the spiciness of the cookie.
Ordinary pumpkin cookies, all cake like and such, are absolutely no match for these lovelies…that is unless you like cake-y cookies. These are the new must make at my house!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 sticks BUTTER
- 1 cup packed BROWN SUGAR
- 1/2 cup GRANULATED SUGAR
- 1 whole EGG + 1 EGG YOLK
- 1 Tablespoon VANILLA EXTRACT
- 1/2 cup PUMPKIN BUTTER
- 2 1/2 cups FLOUR
- 3 Tablespoons CORN STARCH
- 1/2 teaspoon BAKING SODA
- 1/4 teaspoon SALT
- 1 Tablespoon PUMPKIN PIE SPICE
- 3/4 cup MILK CHOCOLATE CHIPS
- 3/4 cup MINI ROLOS
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter until it browns - pick up the pan and swirl the butter often, watching it closely until it turns golden brown and is nutty and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, corn starch, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
- After butter has cooled, mix together with sugars in a large bowl. Stir in egg, egg yolk and vanilla until well combined. Add pumpkin butter and mix until smooth. Now add the flour mixture a little at a time and stir until it comes together. It will be crumbly at first, but after a little bit of work it will form a dough. Stir in chocolate chips and rolos.
- Chill in the refrigerator overnight if possible or for at least an hour.
- When you are ready to bake, preheat oven to 325°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silpat mat. Scoop dough into 2 Tablespoon portions and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 13-17 minutes or until edges are just turning golden. Cool on baking sheets for about 2-3 minutes and remove to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
I bought pumpkin butter at Trader Joes.
I think part of the success of these is definitely chilling the dough, so try to give yourself enough time to chill before baking.
If you can, when rolling the dough into balls try to make sure the rolos are surrounded by dough. Otherwise the caramel melts out the sides a bit.
Recipe Source: Adapted from How Sweet It Is
This post is linked to Crazy Sweet Tuesday, Tuesday Talent Show, Trick or Treat Tuesday, Weekend Potluck, I’m Lovin’ It
These sound absolutely amazing!
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I wish I could grab a few cookies via the screen and eat – they look super delicious!
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Not a huge pumpkin fan but these could convert me!
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This is pretty much the perfect fall cookie! All of the necessary flavors are in there! I love it…
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Mmm, great idea to use mini Rolos!
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BROWN BUTTER. Holy cow. That really makes the difference, doesn’t it? And I love TJ’s pumpkin butter, so I definitely know how I’m gonna use it this time around 🙂 cookies look phenom!!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Dark Chocolate Toffee Potato Chip Cookies
Becca, these sound amazing! I’m a die-hard pumpkin fan also, so these are right up my alley. Your pictures turned out great, too. Love these!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..Bananas Foster Bread
There is not one word in that title that I don’t love. These are amazing!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Crazy Sweet Tuesday
Well, you know that I love brown butter. And these cookies – sound AMAZING!!
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Browned butter does make a huge difference in baked goods doesn’t it? I am loving every single flavor that you packed into these amazing cookies!!!
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They look delicious! Such a perfect picture!
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