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Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

4.6 from 67 reviews

These Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the warm spices of pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon with the rich sweetness of chocolate chips for a moist, tender cookie perfect for fall or any cozy occasion.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (to place on top before baking)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the canned pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and well combined.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
  3. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in one cup of chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter to ensure each cookie has a good distribution of chocolate.
  4. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 1 hour. This step helps the dough firm up and enhances the flavors.
  5. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  6. Form Cookies: Using a heaping tablespoon, drop dough balls onto an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie for decoration and extra chocolate ooziness.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft and moist.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack or serving. Enjoy your soft pumpkin chocolate chip cookies!

Notes

  • Using canned pumpkin keeps the cookies moist and soft; do not substitute with pumpkin pie filling which contains added spices and sugars.
  • Do not grease the baking sheet to allow cookies to spread properly and develop a crisp bottom edge.
  • Chilling the dough is important for more flavorful, less spread cookies.
  • For extra flavor, feel free to add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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