Best Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft, chewy pumpkin and chocolate chip cookies bursting with warm spices and rich flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
→ Add-ins
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1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Steps:
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Place pumpkin puree in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to reduce moisture. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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Whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a separate bowl until evenly combined.
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Gradually add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
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Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place dough balls on a tray, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Place dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart. Optionally, press dough balls lightly to flatten for thinner cookies. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
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Remove from oven and, while warm, gently press additional chocolate chips on top if desired. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Notes & Tips:
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Cooking down the pumpkin puree reduces moisture, intensifies flavor, and helps achieve soft yet chewy cookies.
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Chilling the dough ball before baking prevents spreading and improves texture.
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Pumpkin flavor deepens when cookies are stored; best enjoyed after 3–4 days.