Description

Soft, chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies packed with gooey chocolate chips and warm fall spices. This easy recipe is perfect for autumn gatherings, bake sales, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Beat in egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until just combined.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring or mixing on low until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
Gently fold in chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart (makes 18-20 cookies).
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy! For extra gooey cookies, microwave for 5 seconds before eating.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill dough for 20-30 minutes before baking. Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Measure pumpkin carefully to avoid cakey cookies. Rotate baking sheet halfway through if your oven has hot spots. For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and vegan butter, and replace egg yolk with 2 tbsp applesauce or a flax egg.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 60
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 18
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

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