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Soft & Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These soft and chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies combine the cozy warmth of pumpkin spice with melty chocolate chips, perfect for fall baking and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, pinch of cloves)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets about 2 inches apart, slightly flattening each ball with fingers.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Do not overmix after adding flour to avoid tough cookies. Measure flour by spooning and leveling. Chilling dough for 30 minutes can reduce spreading and deepen flavor. Watch baking time closely to keep cookies soft. Use good quality chocolate chips like Ghirardelli or Guittard. Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid added sugars and spices.

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