Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Soft and chewy, each cookie is packed with warm spices and rich chocolate chips, making them an irresistible treat for any gathering or a quiet night at home. The delightful combination of pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice captures the essence of autumn, while the semi-sweet chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness that will impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or paired with a scoop of ice cream, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare pumpkin puree by cooking it in a saucepan over medium heat for about 10 minutes; then let it cool.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add cooled pumpkin puree and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet with space between each ball.
- Chill dough balls in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until slightly under-baked.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg