Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Old Fashioned Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies boast a perfect blend of rich pumpkin puree and melty chocolate chips, creating a moist and chewy treat that’s ideal for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a cozy fall gathering or simply treating yourself at home, these cookies are sure to impress. Their easy preparation makes them accessible for bakers of all levels, while their comforting taste will satisfy your sweet cravings. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up these delicious cookies that will have friends and family coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg or 1/4 cup applesauce
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, egg (or applesauce), sugars, canola oil, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Whisk until well blended.
- In another bowl, mix salt, baking soda, baking powder, and flour together. Gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheets (about 12 per sheet).
- Bake for 10-13 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg