Description
Soft, chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies that capture the essence of fall. Made with real pumpkin puree and warm spices, these cookies are a cozy treat perfect for autumn gatherings or a simple weeknight dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until combined. Mix in pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden. Centers will look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking — this prevents spreading and enhances flavor.
- Substitute white chocolate or butterscotch chips for a different twist.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT12M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg