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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Make soft pumpkin chocolate chip cookies that are moist, easy, and full of warm spice flavor. Perfect for fall baking and beginner-friendly recipes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 18 to 20 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together all dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Mix pumpkin puree, sugars, butter, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop dough onto tray and bake for 12–14 minutes.
  7. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Always measure flour correctly using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dense cookies.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for better flavor and texture throughout the cookies.
  • Let the dough rest for a few minutes before baking to allow flavors to develop more fully.
  • Slightly underbake the cookies to ensure they stay soft even after cooling.