Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft and chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies combine fall flavors with rich chocolate, perfect for any gathering or cozy snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree Use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute half for whole wheat flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips Can substitute with dark or white chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Enjoy cookies warm or cooled. Pair with milk or seasonal beverages. For extra flavor, add herbs like allspice or cardamom.