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These Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are deliciously pumpkiny, impeccably spiced and made perfect with dark chocolate chips. Every bite tastes like a warm fall day.
In my opinion, you can't go wrong with combining pumpkin and dark chocolate. It's a fantastic flavor combination and it tastes kind of like a warm and cozy hug when you need it the most. Enter these pumpkin cookies that are chewy and loaded with pumpkin flavor. They are easy to make and are sure to be a fall staple in your home – because who doesn't like a warm and cozy hug in the form of a cookie?!
Every bite is absolute heaven. These cookies are soft-baked, but not cakey, and they have a relatively quick chill time. It's only 30 minutes to chill the dough, but please don't skip this step. It's imperative to ensure success with these cookies.
These cookies are perfect as an after-school treat for your kids or to surprise a friend or coworker. I bring these tasty pumpkin treats to our harvest crew every year, and I always get requests for another batch. Happy baking, friends! I'm positive that you'll love these delicious chewy pumpkin cookies!
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Why You'll Love These Cookies:
- Soft & Chewy Texture: The dense and chewy texture that you crave in a chocolate chip cookie but tastes like fall.
- Fall Flavors: Pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg create a taste of autumn in every bite.
- Easy to Make: Whip up a batch in under an hour, perfect for last-minute cravings or bake sales.
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- kosher salt
- baking powder
- baking soda
- ground cinnamon
- pumpkin spice
- butter
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- pure vanilla extract
- pumpkin puree
- dark chocolate chips
How to Make
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and spices.
- Cream: Combine butter and sugars, then mix in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients, then fold in pumpkin puree.
- Chocolatey Goodness: Stir in chocolate chips.
- Chill & Bake: Chill dough for 30 minutes, then bake cookies on a parchment-lined sheet for 11-13 minutes.
Storing Your Cookies
- Fresh: Keep them in an airtight container; they stay fresh and chewy for up to a week.
- Frozen: For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies or dough balls and enjoy whenever the craving hits.
If you give this recipe a try, please leave a comment below, rate the recipe, and don’t forget to tag me @homesweetfarmhome on Instagram. I’d love to see what you come up with and share with our community. Cheers!
Recipe Card
Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree*
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, kosher salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a mixer with the paddle attachment, mix together the softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the dough is important for this recipe.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line three large baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop dough and place at least 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
- Bake until edges appear set, about 11-13 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
* The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Dakota says
Easy and tasty cookie, great for a fall treat!