Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, pillowy cookie that captures the essence of fall in every single bite. These Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are not just a dessert—they're a seasonal experience that transforms your kitchen into a cozy autumn haven. With the perfect balance of rich pumpkin, warm spices, and decadent chocolate chips, these cookies promise to become your new obsession, guaranteed to impress family and friends alike.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin puree to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg to ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the best cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough—this can lead to tough cookies. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Use room temperature pumpkin puree for smoother incorporation into the batter.
- For extra flavor, consider toasting your chocolate chips briefly before adding them to the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- Let cookies cool completely to allow them to set and develop their soft, tender texture.
- Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture and softness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 20mg
