Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies by Preppy Kitchen are filled with all your favorite spices! It has everything you want in a cookie. The taste and texture are perfect, making them the best treats to munch on any day. You can absolutely taste the rich chocolate and the pumpkin on each bite. To make the flavors more interesting, you can roast then puree fresh pumpkin flesh. But when you do this, be sure to use sugar or pie pumpkin.

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The secret to making moist cookies is the pumpkin! It’s what makes these treats so delicious. You don’t even need an egg for this recipe as the pumpkin helps bind all ingredients together. One of the most common questions people ask when they make these cookies at home is how much sugar is needed. For this recipe, you will need 2/3 cup of light brown sugar and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Another important factor to consider is the flour. If the cookies are not fluffy, you might have added too much flour. Use a scale to make sure you’re adding the right amount. If you love soft and chewy cookies, this recipe is for you.

Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon of allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 3/4 cup of butter
• 2/3 cup of light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup of pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips

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How to Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step 1:

Get a strainer and press the pumpkin puree against it or you can place it in a double layer or paper towels. Make sure to remove the excess water so your cookies will have a nice chewy texture.

Step 2:

In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. Whisk to combine then set aside.

Step 3:

Mix the melted butter and sugar in a bowl, once melted add the vanilla. After that, mix in the pumpkin.

Step 4:

Combine the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Reserve a handful of chocolate chips, then add the remaining to the mixture. Fold to incorporate. Cover it and let it chill for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1 to 2 hours.

Step 5:

Preheat your oven to 350F. Using a triggered ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, portion the batter into 1.5 to 2 inch balls then roll each into a ball using your hands.

Step 6:

Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 2 inches apart and put reserved chocolate chips on top. Place inside the oven and bake them for about 350F for 11 minutes.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies