1/4cuppumpkin puréeblotted to remove excess moisture — see tip above
1large egg yolk
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1 1/2cupsall-purpose flour
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
1/4teaspoonbaking powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonground cinnamon
1/4teaspoonground nutmeg
1/4teaspoonground ginger
3/4cupsemisweet chocolate chips
1/4cupchopped dark chocolateoptional 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.