Indulge in the perfect combination of pumpkin and chocolate with these tasty cookies. The pumpkin adds a moist and flavorful twist to the classic chocolate chip cookie. Great for a fall treat or anytime you're craving a sweet dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and egg until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Mix in the vanilla and chocolate chips.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are lightly browned.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A and fiber.
The addition of cinnamon adds a warm and cozy flavor to these cookies.
Chocolate chips melt slightly in the warm cookie, creating a gooey and delicious texture.