Description
These soft, chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are ready in just 25 minutes. They offer a perfect balance of tender texture and rich flavor, combining earthy pumpkin with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120g) 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat on low speed until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Use a spatula to gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden, but centers still look soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened, not melted, to prevent spreading. Measure flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling off to avoid dry cookies. For extra softness, store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread. Do not overbake; cookies continue to cook on the hot pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 2
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, chocolate chip cookies, fall baking, soft cookies, quick dessert, autumn recipes, pumpkin spice