Description
Scrumptious pumpkin chocolate chip cookies blend autumn’s warmth with rich chocolate indulgence. Spiced dough and melty morsels create a comforting treat you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Cookies
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in pumpkin puree, ensuring a uniform mixture with no streaks.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the cookie dough, distributing evenly.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers appear set.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Drain excess moisture from pumpkin puree using a paper towel to prevent soggy cookies and ensure a perfect texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter and egg to help them blend smoothly and create a more consistent dough.
- For gluten-free option, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a thicker, chewier cookie shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg