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Spooky Ghost Pumpkin Cookies: Indulgent Brown Butter Delight

Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies
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Indulge in the rich flavors of brown butter and pumpkin while enjoying these spooky ghost shaped cookies, perfect for Halloween.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  6. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  9. Let cool before decorating with frosting to create ghost shapes.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is browned but not burned for the best flavor.
  • Experiment with different cookie shapes for Halloween fun!

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