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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Soft, tender Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies bursting with warm fall spices and rich melty chocolate chips. Perfectly moist from pumpkin puree with a balanced sweetness and classic cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these cookies are ideal for cozy autumn gatherings or any time you want a comforting seasonal treat.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 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

Sugars

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Add-ins

  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by gathering and measuring all your ingredients to ensure a smooth baking process without last-minute scrambling.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy and light in color, creating the perfect base for chewy cookies.
  3. Add the Wet Ingredients: Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, followed by the egg. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and uniform, keeping the cookies moist and flavorful.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for the classic pumpkin spice flavor.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Evenly fold the chocolate chips throughout the dough for melty chocolate in every bite.
  7. Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set with perfect texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter and eggs for better blending and smooth dough.
  • Do not overmix the dough; stir until ingredients are just combined to keep cookies tender.
  • Spoon flour into measuring cups instead of scooping directly to avoid dense cookies.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
  • Remove from oven when edges are firm but centers are still slightly soft for best texture.
  • Use freshly ground spices for optimal flavor intensity.

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