The Secret to the Coziest Fall Baking: Provenzano’s Market Pumpkin Pie Spice

Something magical happens when you open a jar of Provenzano’s Market Pumpkin Pie Spice — the scent alone feels like wrapping yourself in a cozy blanket on a crisp fall day. Warm spices come together to make everything they touch taste like pure autumn.

I’ve been testing it out in all sorts of recipes lately, but let me tell you… these Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Cookies might just be my new favorite. They’re soft, chewy, and full of deep, nutty flavor thanks to the browned butter — and that hit of our spice blend takes them to another level. Think classic chocolate chip cookie meets pumpkin pie.

So, what makes brown butter so special?

It’s all about the flavor! Browning the butter cooks the milk solids, giving it that rich, toasted aroma that pairs perfectly with the warmth of our pumpkin spice. To make it, just melt your butter in a skillet (I prefer one with a light bottom so I can see the color) and swirl it gently as it cooks. When it turns golden and smells nutty, remove it from the heat and pour it into a bowl to cool.

A few tips for perfect cookies:

  • Use unsalted butter. You’ll have better control of the salt level — especially if you like topping your cookies with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt (which I highly recommend!).
  • Don’t rush the brown butter. Once it turns golden, it can burn fast — so keep an eye on it and pull it off early if you’re unsure.
  • Chill the dough. I know, it’s not the fun part. But it helps the butter set and gives your cookies the perfect chewy texture.
  • Use good chocolate. These cookies deserve it. I love a mix of dark or semi-sweet chopped chocolate.
  • Top with sea salt. It adds the best little crunch and balances the sweetness.

Make-ahead tip:

You can refrigerate the dough for up to three days or freeze the scooped dough balls for fresh-baked cookies anytime the craving hits (which, let’s be honest, will be often).

The brown butter adds that irresistible caramelized note, and Provenzano’s Market Pumpkin Pie Spice brings all the cozy fall flavor you crave — in one heavenly bite. Whether you’re baking for friends, a school event, or just because the house could use that warm, spiced aroma, these cookies are the perfect way to celebrate the season.

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Pumpkin Pie Spice Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons Provenzano’s Market Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, I like using dark, but either dark or light brown sugar is good
  • 1 egg; room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 heaping cup chopped semi-sweet or dark chocolate
  • flakey sea salt for topping

Instructions
 

  • Place the butter into a small skillet over medium-high heat. As the butter melts, begin to swirl it around. Continue to cook and swirl until it starts to become slightly golden, then remove from heat and continue to swirl a bit longer. It can go from brown to burnt pretty fast.
  • Quickly pour the butter into a separate bowl once it’s perfectly golden so that it doesn’t continue to cook in the pan.
  • Once the butter has cooled, pour it into the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or a hand mixer can be used as well).
  • With the mixer on low, pour in the sugar and brown sugar, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl every so often. Stir on medium speed until the mixture is well combined and lighter in texture.
  • Stir in the egg and vanilla with the mixture on low, and mix until well combined.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; use a whisk to mix them together well.
  • With the mixture on low, slowly pour the flour into butter/sugar mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Stir in the chocolate until evenly mixed, scraping down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is mixed in being careful not to overmix
  • Use a cookie scoop (or two spoons) to scoop out the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; you can make them any size you like, but I do the size of about 2 tablespoons, if making them smaller or larger make sure to adjust the baking time.
  • Place the scooped dough onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper and place it in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Evenly space the cookies out onto a baking sheet so they are at least a couple of inches away from each other. Sprinkle each scoop with sea salt, optional.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes depending on their size; until the edges are starting to become golden.
  • Allow to cool.

Notes

Use unsalted butter. Since I like to top these with some extra sea salt, I want to make sure to control the amount of salt that’s in the cookies. Use kosher salt for the perfect level of salt to balance the sweetness in the dough.
Don’t use burnt butter. If the butter overcooks, you have to start over, sorry!
I like using 00 Italian flour to make these light yet chewy but regular all-purpose flour works as well.
Refrigerate the dough while the oven heats up. It helps the dough set up. I usually don’t like this step with other recipes, but since we are using melted butter it is necessary for the structure of the cookies.
Make these ahead and keep in the fridge or freezer!
Chocolate chips can be used instead of chopped chocolate. You might need an extra 1/2 cup since it doesn’t pack down as much as the chopped chocolate does.
Author: Maria Provenzano