Easy Pumpkin Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and egg. Add in the pumpkin puree and mix until fully incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
4. Drop cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin puree is a great way to add moisture and flavor to cookies.
• Pumpkin is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
• Adding spices like cinnamon and nutmeg is an easy way to add flavor to cookies.