Description
Looking for the best pumpkin cookie idea? These easy and quick pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are soft chewy and perfect for fall! Whether you’re craving a healthy-ish snack or simple dessert idea these cookies are the best and totally beginner-friendly. Save this easy cookie recipe for holidays and cozy baking days!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until a dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
- Scoop cookie dough onto the baking sheet using a cookie scoop.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set.
- Let cool on tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Only use the egg yolk to keep cookies soft not cakey.
- Chilling the dough enhances the flavor and reduces spreading.
- Press extra chocolate chips on top before baking for bakery-style look.
- Freeze dough balls to bake fresh cookies anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American