Description
A soft, tender cookie bursting with seasonal pumpkin flavor and pockets of gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips. These cookies perfectly balance sweetness and spice, making them a cozy treat for fall or any time you crave a comforting, homemade dessert. With easy-to-find ingredients and simple steps, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all levels looking to enjoy a fresh twist on classic chocolate chip cookies.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla, then pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing gently until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill dough 30 minutes if possible.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until edges set and centers slightly soft.
- Cool 5-10 minutes on sheets, then transfer to wire racks.
Notes
- Chilling dough enhances flavor and texture.
- Don’t overbake — cookies should be soft in the center when removed.
- Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking for a flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg