Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup oil
canola or vegetable
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
optional but highly recommended
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper sheets (or lightly grease the cookie sheet if you don’t have parchment paper).
- 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine pumpkin, sugar, oil, vanilla and egg. Mix until well combined.
- 3
In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda with the milk. Add both the dry flour mixture and the wet baking soda mixture to the pumpkin mixture. Mix well.
- 4
Add in the chocolate chips and nuts and stir until evenly combined.
- 5
Using a medium cookie scoop(medium scoop is equal to 1 1/2 tablespoons), drop mounds of the cookie dough on the prepared cookie sheets.
- 6
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool slightly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of the perfect soft pumpkin chocolate chip cookie to sweeten your autumn days or brighten a holiday gathering? These Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver on every delicious promise, making them a perfect addition to cookie swaps, bake sales, or simply a cozy afternoon.
Why These Cookies Work
This recipe masterfully blends the earthy sweetness of pumpkin puree with the rich comfort of semi-sweet chocolate chips, creating a cookie that’s incredibly soft and tender. The careful balance of flour, leavening agents, and the natural moisture from the pumpkin ensures a pillowy texture that sets these apart. The warmth of cinnamon and hint of vanilla complement the pumpkin beautifully, making each bite truly comforting.
What to Expect
Prepare for a delightful sensory experience with these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. You'll find a wonderfully soft, almost cake-like texture that melts in your mouth, generously studded with pockets of rich, melty semi-sweet chocolate. The subtle, spiced notes of cinnamon mingle harmoniously with the pumpkin, creating a classic fall flavor profile. For those who enjoy an added dimension, the optional walnuts provide a pleasant, earthy crunch, balancing the overall richness. These cookies are a pure expression of seasonal joy, simple to make, and universally loved.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to adjust the amount of semi-sweet chocolate chips to your liking for more or less chocolatey goodness. The chopped walnuts are entirely optional, allowing you to easily cater to different preferences or nut allergies while still achieving a fantastic cookie. You could also experiment with varying the milk amount slightly for a different dough consistency.
Serving & Context
These Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are ideal for a range of occasions, from festive holiday dessert tables and casual cookie swaps to school bake sales or simply as a comforting treat with a cup of coffee or milk.