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Jump to RecipeAs the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves begin to change, there’s no better way to embrace the fall season than with a batch of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! These cookies bring together the best of both worlds: the warm, pumpkin spice flavors and the sweetness of chocolate. These cookies are perfect for a fall treat for school lunches or to keep around at home to snack in the afternoon with a cup of coffee.
In this post, I’m sharing my easy and delicious recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip cookies that are soft, chewy, and full of autumn flavors.
If you have your own pumpkins you can learn how to make pumpkin puree and how to freeze the pumpkins you harvest here
Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- Fall Flavor: Pumpkin and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger come together to create a cookie that’s perfectly cozy and comforting for fall.
- Soft & Chewy Texture: These cookies stay soft and chewy, even after they’ve cooled. You won’t have to worry about them getting hard or crispy. I like how they keep their shape after baked, a nice “plump” cookie.
- A Great Combination: The sweetness of chocolate chips goes perfectly with the warm pumpkin spices. You can change it up, to go with what ingredients you have on hand. No chocolate chips? add raisins, add in some chopped walnut to pecans give them some crunch.
- Simple Ingredients: With pantry staples like butter, sugar, pumpkin, and chocolate chips, you likely have everything you need to whip up a batch in no time!
Tips for Perfect Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- Chill the dough: If you want thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Use high-quality chocolate: The type of chocolate chips you use can make a big difference. For a more indulgent flavor, try using semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (or even a mix of both)!
- Customize the cookies: Feel free to add in extra ingredients like chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or raisins.
- Use a Cookie Scoop: for more uniform cookies I like to use this cookie scoop, it make them the perfect size.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cream butter and brown sugar together well.
- Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
- Add vanilla and pumpkin
- Stir in remaining ingredients and mix well.
- drop by tablespoon on lined or greased cookie sheet
- Bake for about 12-15 mins until lightly browned
Storage Tips:
- These cookies stay fresh for 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer safe container or freezer bag. Pull some out the thaw when ready to enjoy.
Why These Cookies Are Perfect for Fall:
Pumpkin is the star of fall, and these cookies are a fun and flavorful way to incorporate it into your baking. The combination of pumpkin, the spices, and chocolate chips not only gives you the sweetness of fall but also adds a bit of indulgence for the ultimate treat. These cookies are perfect for enjoying with a hot cup of hot chocolate while you relax by the fire.
How to make your own Hot Chocolate Mix
Whether you’re baking for a fall gathering, a cozy night in, or just because you love all things pumpkin, these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to be a favorite. They’re easy to make, full of fall flavor, and perfect for sharing with friends and family. So grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and treat yourself to these soft, spiced, chocolatey delights!
Have you made these cookies before? Let me know in the comments how they turned out, and feel free to share any fun variations you added!
It’s been a pleasure, thank you friends,
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