Pumpkin cookies with brown butter icing are the ultimate fall treat. These soft and spiced cookies, topped with rich and nutty brown butter icing, are perfect for enjoying the flavors of autumn. Let’s walk through the recipe that will surely become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients:
For the Pumpkin Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Brown Butter Icing:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt