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!
Interesting Facts
Pumpkin adds moisture and natural sweetness to these cookies.
The warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves enhance the flavor profile of the cookies.
You can customize the recipe by adding chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture and flavor.
These cookies can be enjoyed year-round, but they are especially popular during the fall season.