Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)

Try these soft, chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies that are perfect for fall. Sweet, spiced, and full of chocolate flavor!

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 15oz can Pumpkin Puree
02 - 1 cup Granulated Sugar
03 - 1/2 cup packed Brown Sugar
04 - 2 large Eggs
05 - 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
06 - 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
08 - 1 tsp Baking Soda
09 - 2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
10 - 1/2 tsp Salt

→ Mix-ins

11 - 2 cups Chocolate Chips

→ Optional Extras

12 - Chopped nuts
13 - Dried cranberries
14 - White chocolate chips

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix!
05 - Stir in chocolate chips. Gently fold them in.
06 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
07 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

# Notes:

01 - Room temperature eggs are key for a better texture.
02 - Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze them.
03 - I've tried using maple syrup instead of brown sugar – unique flavor, but I prefer brown sugar.
04 - Serve warm with a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of tea!

# Equipment Needed:

01 - Large bowls
02 - Whisk
03 - Baking sheets
04 - Parchment paper
05 - Wire rack

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 250 calories
Total Fat: 12g
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 3g