Description
Soft, chewy, and packed with warm spices, these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect fall treat! With a hint of pumpkin flavor and plenty of melty chocolate chips, they’re ideal for cozy afternoons or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. The mixture may look slightly curdled, but this is normal.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips:
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Scoop and Bake:
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft.
- Cool:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a slightly firmer cookie, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Add chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, for extra texture and flavor.