Description

Soft, chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with the perfect balance of pumpkin flavor and melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. A family favorite autumn treat that’s easy to make and delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (280g)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened (170g or 12 tablespoons)
1 cup packed brown sugar (200g)
½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
1 large egg
1 cup pumpkin puree (240g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (270g)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until smooth and well combined.
Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a 2-tablespoon scoop, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Cookies should look set but still soft in the center.
Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and chewy. Use fresh spices for best flavor. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack to maintain texture. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft. Cookies freeze well baked or as dough scoops.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 160
Sugar: 15
Sodium: 110
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 3.5
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

Keywords: pumpkin cookies, chocolate chip cookies, fall dessert, soft cookies, chewy cookies, pumpkin chocolate chip, autumn treats