Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! This simple recipe combines the warmth of pumpkin spice with rich chocolate chips, creating a soft and chewy treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a cozy night at home, these cookies are sure to impress. The best part? No chilling or fancy mixers are required! Just mix, scoop, and bake to enjoy a batch of irresistible cookies that will become a staple in your autumn baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup room temperature pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup finely chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Brown the butter in a stainless steel pan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
- Cool the butter before whisking in sugars until combined.
- Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and prepared pumpkin puree; mix well.
- Fold in flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, salt, and chocolate until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared trays and bake for 9-13 minutes until edges are golden but centers are slightly underbaked.
- Let cool on wire racks before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg