Indulge in the rich and delightful flavors of chocolate and pumpkin with these delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Pumpkin Chip Cookies. Moist and chewy, these cookies are perfect for Halloween or any time you crave a tasty treat. The combination of pumpkin puree, chocolate chips, and warm spices creates a delightful sensory experience that will leave you wanting more. Whip up a batch of these cookies in just a few simple steps and enjoy the chocolaty goodness!
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and softened butter until well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and continue to beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
