Ingredients
– 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons; 113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
– 1/4 cup (50g) packed light or dark brown sugar
– 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 6 tablespoons (86g) pumpkin puree that has been blotted to remove excess moisture
– 1 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (store-bought or homemade)
– 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, with extra for topping if desired
Instructions
1-First, whisk the melted butter with both sugars until smooth and lump-free. This creates a solid base for the dough’s texture.
2-Next, mix in the vanilla extract and the blotted pumpkin puree to the wet ingredients.
3-In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until evenly combined.
4-Combine the wet and dry mixtures to form a soft dough, then gently fold in the chocolate chips.
5-Cover the dough and chill it for at least 30 minutes up to 3 days; this step is key for the best texture.
6-Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and place them 3 inches apart. Slightly flatten each ball for even baking.
7-Bake for 11 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers stay soft. If you like, press extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a nicer look.
8-Let the cookies cool on the sheets for at least 10 minutes, then move them to a wire rack. They taste even better after cooling longer, like overnight.
Last Step:
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🎃 Blot pumpkin puree well to remove excess moisture and avoid cakey cookies.
🧈 Use melted butter to create chewier texture; no eggs are needed as pumpkin adds moisture.
❄️ Chill dough for at least 30 minutes for better spreading and texture; dough and cookies freeze well up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains Dairy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie