Description
Soft, chewy, and moist pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made with just six simple pantry ingredients. These easy fall treats are perfect for gifting or a quick dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp nutmeg)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg and pumpkin puree to the butter mixture and beat until just combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or stirring by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using) by hand.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and lightly golden but centers still look soft.
- Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture. Measure flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off to avoid dry cookies. For chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, chocolate chip cookies, fall dessert, easy baking, 6 ingredient recipe, soft cookies, autumn treats