Description
These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies combine tender pumpkin cake texture with rich chocolate chips. Infused with warm spices and a moist crumb, they’re a cozy autumn treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups pumpkin purée (15-ounce can, drained)
1 3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C)
Line baking sheets with parchment paper
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
Mix in vanilla extract and pumpkin purée until smooth
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined
Fold in chocolate chips
Scoop 1-tablespoon portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set
Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks
Notes
Use freshly grated pumpkin for stronger flavor if possible
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Optional: Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg