Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. This delightful recipe combines the warm essence of pumpkin and spices, perfectly complemented by rich chocolate chips, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. With their soft, cake-like texture and melt-in-your-mouth goodness, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a sweet indulgence, these cookies are your ideal dessert choice. Easy to make and deliciously versatile, they can be enjoyed warm from the oven or stored for later enjoyment without sacrificing their softness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup butter (melted)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup cane sugar or white sugar
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together sugar, canned pumpkin, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and optionally top with extra chocolate chips.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg