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Soft, thick pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with melted chocolate on parchment paper

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are a perfect blend of spices and sweetness, making them a fall favorite. Quick and easy to prepare, they are crowd-pleasers that can be customized to your liking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Provides deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Use unsalted to control sodium.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Higher protein flour can be used for chewier cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Balances the sweetness of the cookies.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined—don’t overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Use a tablespoon to drop the dough onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Pro Tips: 1. Don’t overcrowd the pan for even baking. 2. Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes. 3. Chilling the dough can improve flavor and texture. Variations: 1. Add chopped walnuts or pecans. 2. Mix in extra pumpkin pie spice or cayenne for heat. 3. Use whole wheat flour for a healthier version.