Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Each bite offers a delightful balance of soft pumpkin and rich chocolate, enhanced by the warmth of spices. Perfectly chewy yet not cakey, these cookies are ideal for cozy gatherings or a sweet afternoon treat. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can enjoy the satisfaction of homemade cookies. Plus, the dough is freezable, allowing you to bake fresh cookies whenever the craving strikes. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or simply treating yourself, these cookies will surely become your go-to fall favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup Libby's Pumpkin Puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Brown the butter in a stainless steel pan until it’s nutty and fragrant; cool for about an hour.
- Blot the pumpkin puree with paper towels until it feels dry.
- Whisk together cooled butter and sugars until sandy.
- Mix in egg yolks, vanilla, and prepared pumpkin puree until well combined.
- Gently fold in flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared trays, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 9–13 minutes until edges are golden but centers are slightly underbaked; cool on racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg