Delicious Soft Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies
A delightful blend of chocolate and pumpkin makes these cookies a fall favorite.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree Use canned or homemade for best flavor.
- 1 cup brown sugar "Light" brown sugar gives nice moisture.
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar "Adjust sugar to taste based on sweetness preference."
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter Softened at room temperature.
- 1 large egg Ensure it's fresh.
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract For enhanced flavor.
- 1.75 cup all-purpose flour Sifted for fluffiness.
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda For lift.
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder To help cookies rise.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt To balance sweetness.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Use semi-sweet or dark.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the pumpkin mixture, stirring to combine.
- Fold in the chocolate chips to the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but the centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies pair well with a cup of tea or coffee. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra warmth!
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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