Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
5. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Drop cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are lightly browned.
9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 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.
• These cookies are perfect for Fall baking, but can be enjoyed any time of year.
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips are the best choice for these cookies, but you can use any type of chocolate chip.