Description
Deliciously soft and chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, perfect for fall and a treat for school lunches or family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Gradually fold in flour and baking powder until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Stir in chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving; top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For best texture, measure pumpkin puree correctly and avoid overmixing the batter. Add nuts or oatmeal for extra texture if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg