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Close-up view of chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
Anne Newgent

Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft centers, crisp edges, and warm spices come together in this foolproof recipe. No fluff, no cake, just rich, chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree blotted to remove excess moisture
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp milk
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Add-Ins
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the blotted pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if using, mixing just until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are set and golden. Centers should appear slightly soft.
  8. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, blot the pumpkin puree thoroughly and do not skip browning the butter. Use the pan bang trick after baking to create crinkles and flatten puffy cookies. Slight underbaking helps keep the centers chewy.

Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie Serving)

Calories: 170 | Total Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 90mg | Total Carbohydrates: 22g | Dietary Fiber: 1g | Sugars: 14g | Protein: 2g
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