Perfect Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightfully soft and chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, perfect for the fall season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add in the pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, add a pinch of cloves or allspice. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
