Pumpkin Spice Blossoms

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice until combined.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips.
5. Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to drop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned around the edges.
6. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin is a nutrient-dense food. It is low in calories and a good source of vitamin A, potassium, and fiber.
• Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and sometimes cloves.
• Chocolate chips are a great way to add a hint of sweetness to cookies.