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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies for Autumn Bliss

Enjoy these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, a cozy autumn treat combining pumpkin and chocolate flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Canned or homemade, avoid pumpkin pie filling.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet or dark chocolate.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 large Egg For a vegan option, use a flax egg.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can swap with pumpkin spice mix.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar works well.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on taste preference.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or Butterscotch Chips For a twist.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries or Raisins Adds a fruity burst.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and egg. Mix until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set and tops are slightly golden.
  8. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Don’t overmix to ensure soft cookies; for better texture, chill the dough before baking.

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