1-Gathering and Preparing Your Ingredients: Before you begin, make sure all your ingredients are measured out. Start by browning the butter, which adds that nutty flavor we love. Melt 1 cup (220g) unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring until it turns amber, then chill it for about 20 minutes.

2-Gathering and Preparing Your Ingredients: Next, preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set this aside for later.

3-Mixing and Baking the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter with 1 1/2 cups (280g) dark brown sugar until it looks like wet sand. Add 1 large egg yolk, 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/3 cup (80g) pumpkin puree, then mix until smooth.

4-Mixing and Baking the Dough: Fold in the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until just combined. If the dough seems too thin, chill it for 15 to 20 minutes. For the coating, mix 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small dish.

5-Mixing and Baking the Dough: Scoop the dough into balls using a large cookie scoop, toss them in the coating, and place them on the baking sheet about 3 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are puffed. Let them rest on the sheet for a few minutes before moving to a cooling rack.