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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted & cooled
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin purée blotted to remove excess moisture — see tip above
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate optional for pools of melty chocolate

Instructions
 

  • 1️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the blotted pumpkin, egg yolk, and vanilla; whisk again.
  • 2️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  • 3️⃣ Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Stir just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate.
  • 4️⃣ Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) — this helps keep them chewy.
  • 5️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment. Scoop dough into 1.5–2 tablespoon balls and place a couple inches apart.
  • 6️⃣ Bake 10–12 minutes, until the edges look set but the centers are still slightly soft. Cool on the baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Pumpkin: Do not skip blotting your pumpkin purée! Lay it on paper towels and gently press out moisture.
  • Chocolate: Feel free to use all chips if you don’t have dark chocolate.
  • Make ahead: Dough freezes beautifully.