Description
Sweet pumpkin chocolate chip cookies dance with seasonal warmth, blending classic autumn spices and rich chocolate morsels. Homemade comfort awaits you in each delightful, chewy bite of this irresistible seasonal treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (180 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-In Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (255 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip butter and sugars together until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to ensure a uniform, moist consistency.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a separate bowl, combining flour, baking soda, and warm spices to distribute evenly.
- Gently merge dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution for maximum flavor in each bite.
- Portion dough onto prepared baking sheets using rounded tablespoons, allowing sufficient space between cookies for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn a golden brown and cookies appear set, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother, more evenly mixed cookie dough that blends perfectly.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Swap chocolate chips with white chocolate or butterscotch chips for unique flavor variations that complement the warm pumpkin spices.
- Replace regular flour with gluten-free flour blend to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring the same delicious texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 128 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg