Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is a tried-and-true recipe with personalized tweaks for irresistibly soft and flavorful cookies. Perfect for fall or any time of year!
Ingredients:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour (adjusted for extra structure)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups chocolate chips (mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate for variety)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution.
- Chill the Dough:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour. This step helps prevent spreading during baking and enhances flavor.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
- Cool and Enjoy:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Yield:
Approximately 5 dozen cookies (depending on size).
Why These Cookies Are Loved:
- The added flour gives them a tender, chewy texture.
- The chilled dough ensures they hold their shape perfectly.
- The double chocolate chip combo is irresistible!
- Skipping the icing allows the pumpkin and chocolate flavors to shine.
Enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk or a cozy cup of coffee! 😊