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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with warm spices and rich chocolate, perfect for fall baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops look dry.
  9. Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for thicker cookies.
  • Use mini chocolate chips for more even distribution.
  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.

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