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Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

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These Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with cozy fall flavor. Made with nutty browned butter, hearty oats, warm spices, and a touch of pumpkin, they’re the perfect autumn treat for snacking, sharing, or pairing with your favorite hot drink.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 18–20 cookies
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for browning)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling until golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Stir in pumpkin purée, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in optional add-ins.
  6. Chill the dough in the fridge for 30–60 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop dough into balls and place on the sheet with space between each.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps enhance flavor and reduce spreading.
  • Add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for customization.
  • Top with maple glaze or cream cheese drizzle for bakery-style cookies.
  • Store in an airtight container or freeze for up to 2 months.

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