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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful autumn treat combining the warm, spiced flavor of pumpkin with rich chocolate chips. Soft and moist with a slightly chewy texture, they are perfect for cozy fall days or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree, mixing until well combined.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Add chocolate chips: Fold the chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
  6. Shape cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until cookies are set and lightly browned around the edges.
  8. Cool: Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven for a softer or crisper cookie.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Adding a pinch of ground cloves or ginger can enhance the pumpkin spice flavor.
  • For a healthier alternative, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.

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