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Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
C. Motter Cindy

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies blend pumpkin spice with chocolatey goodness, perfect for Halloween and fall season treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 stick
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • - Mixing bowls
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the vanilla extract and egg until well combined. Mix in the pumpkin puree until smooth. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Enjoy your delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for thicker cookies. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft and chewy. Optional: Fold in nuts or frost with cream cheese frosting.
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