Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with warm fall spices. The combination of pumpkin puree and chocolate chips makes these cookies moist, flavorful, and perfect for autumn. They are a delicious treat to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
📋 Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍬
- 1/2 cup brown sugar 🍬
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 🎃
- 1 large egg 🥚
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🥄
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 🥄
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌰
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🌰
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 🌰
- 1 cup chocolate chips 🍫
📝 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Mix the dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add the chocolate chips:
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
2. Shape and Bake the Cookies:
- Scoop the dough:
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
3. Cool and Serve:
- Cool the cookies:
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Enjoy these delicious pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with a warm beverage!
🍽️ Tips:
- Extra flavor: Add 1/4 cup of chopped nuts or dried cranberries for an extra layer of flavor.
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 24 cookies
🔥 Calories: Approximately 150 kcal per cookie
These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are a fall favorite, filled with the warm spices and rich chocolate that make every bite irresistible. Perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself! 🎃🍪🍫