Description
Indulge in the ultimate soft and chewy fall treat. These golden, pillow-soft cookies combine the earthy sweetness of real pumpkin puree with the rich, decadent melt of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, they are the ideal comfort snack for crisp autumn evenings or family gatherings. With a straightforward prep process and a wonderfully aromatic finish, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite that your family will crave again and again.
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin puree
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
Using rounded tablespoons, drop dough onto the baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie for spreading.
Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, then remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week to maintain freshness. If the pumpkin puree appears extra watery, blot it gently with a paper towel before mixing to help control moisture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg