Description
As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, there’s nothing quite like the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked Classic Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies wafting through your kitchen. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with the rich flavors of pumpkin spice, perfectly complemented by sweet semi-sweet chocolate chips. Easy to make and a delightful addition to your fall baking repertoire, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite for friends and family alike.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup pumpkin purée
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the pumpkin purée, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For the best texture, do not overmix the dough.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.
Experiment with different types of chocolate chips or add-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 24 cookies
- Calories: 140 kcal per cookie