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Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These soft pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are tender, moist, and chewy with warm fall spices and melty chocolate chips, perfect for cozy autumn moments.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180g) pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (if using), and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and pumpkin puree until combined, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough mounds about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, about 1.5 tablespoons of dough each, yielding about 24 cookies.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until cookies look set but still soft in the center. Avoid overbaking.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Softened butter is key for tender cookies. Avoid overmixing dough. Chilling dough 15-20 minutes can help with spread and texture. Semi-sweet chocolate chips work best. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft longer. Cookies can be frozen baked or as dough.

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