Description

Get ready for the ultimate fall dessert with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! Soft, chewy, and packed with the perfect balance of warm fall spices and sweet chocolate, these cookies are the ideal treat for cozy afternoons, Halloween parties, or Thanksgiving gatherings. If you’re a fan of pumpkin, these cookies will quickly become your go-to autumn recipe!

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Incorporate Pumpkin:
Add the pumpkin puree and beat until everything is well combined.
Whisk Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in Chocolate Chips:
Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Chill Dough:
Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours. Chilling will help the dough firm up, making it easier to scoop.
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Scoop and Bake:
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake:
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
Cool:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nuts: Add ½ cup of chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds to the dough for an extra crunch.
Spices: Add a pinch of ground ginger or allspice for a more intense spice flavor.
Gluten-Free: Swap the flour for a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum.
Cream Cheese Frosting: Top cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting for extra indulgence. (Mix 4 oz softened cream cheese, ¼ cup softened butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.)
Salted Caramel Chips: Swap some of the chocolate chips for salted caramel chips for a unique flavor combination.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American