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Buttery Honey Pumpkin Cookies

Buttery Honey Pumpkin Cookies: Your Cozy Fall Indulgence

Delight in these Buttery Honey Pumpkin Cookies, capturing the essence of fall with their chewy texture and warm, honey-sweet flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Browned
  • 1/2 cup Honey Substitute with maple syrup if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Regular salt works too, use less
  • 3/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar can be a substitute
  • 1 large Egg Yolk For a vegan alternative, use 1 tablespoon of applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results
  • 1 cup Pure Pumpkin Puree Not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger if needed
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar For rolling dough balls
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional mix with other spices
  • 1/4 teaspoon Flaked Sea Salt Optional garnish
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1 cup White Sugar For rolling
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon For coating

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • hand mixer or whisk
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter by whisking salted butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until it turns a deep amber color (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes.
  2. Mix Honey and Salt in a bowl until the salt is fully dissolved. Set aside.
  3. Preheat the Oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Combine Ingredients by mixing the cooled browned butter, dark brown sugar, and honey-salt mixture until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until well combined.
  6. Mix in Dry Ingredients by gradually incorporating baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and flour, folding until just combined.
  7. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar by mixing white sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  8. Scoop and Roll dough balls onto the baking sheet and roll in the cinnamon sugar to coat.
  9. Bake the Cookies for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool on a Rack for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use only pure pumpkin puree for the best texture. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes if needed before scooping. Always chill and roll in cinnamon sugar for best results.

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