Crystal's Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the pumpkin, egg, and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until combined.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
• Chocolate chips can be substituted for other types of chips, such as butterscotch or peanut butter chips.
• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.