Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Step 1

In a saucepan over medium heat melt the first 2oz of butter. The butter will begin to turn more of a golden color with brown flecks and become foamy, you will smell a nutty aroma.

Brown the Butter

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl with a handheld electric mixer add the brown butter and the regular butter, mix until the butter is all combined.

Mix both Butters

Add the brown sugar and granulated mix and beat for 1 minute.

Add Brown Sugar

Step 3

Add in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract beat for two minutes. After the two minutes let the batter rest for 30 seconds mix for another minute to two minutes.

Add Pumpkin, Vanilla, & Egg

Step 4

In a separate bowl mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and oats.

Add Dry Ingredients

Step 5

Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stir just until combined. Place dough covered in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.

Combine

Step 6

Scoop 2 tablespoons balls of dough, and bake for 10-12 minutes, the cookies should be just set and not look "wet" on the tops. Let cookies cool on a wire rack.

Scoop and Bake

Step 7

 In a medium bowl mix together the confectioners sugar, maple extract and heavy cream.  You want a thick but slightly loose consistency. Dip a cooled cookie into the glaze then set on a wire rack to set up completely.

Make Glaze and Dip

Step 8

Enjoy