Delightfully Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Experience the ultimate in cookie perfection with these Delightfully Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Bursting with the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, each cookie is wonderfully soft and chewy, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience you won’t soon forget. These delightful treats are perfect for fall festivities, cozy gatherings, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. Whether you’re a pumpkin lover or just exploring seasonal flavors, this recipe will surely become a cherished favorite in your kitchen. Soft, flavorful, and studded with rich chocolate chips, these cookies are an irresistible indulgence!
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
2 1/2 cups (sifted)
baking powder
1 teaspoon (none)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
salt
1 teaspoon (none)
cinnamon
1 teaspoon (none)
nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon (none)
unsalted butter
1/2 cup (softened)
sugar
1 1/2 cups (none)
pumpkin
1 cup (puree)
egg
1 (beaten)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
chocolate chips
1 cup (semi-sweet)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sift together to ensure even mixing and set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4
Add the pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6
Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7
Using a rounded tablespoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges but still soft in the center. Keep a close eye on them to avoid overbaking.
9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Delightfully Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.
What is the main flavor profile of these cookies?
These cookies are bursting with the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg combined with pumpkin and chocolate.
What texture can I expect from these cookies?
The cookies are wonderfully soft, chewy, and offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
Which ingredients should be sifted together?
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
How long should I cream the butter and sugar?
Cream the unsalted butter and sugar together for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
When should I add the pumpkin and egg?
Add the pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture after it is light and fluffy.
What is the secret to mixing the dry and wet ingredients?
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
How are the chocolate chips incorporated?
Fold in the chocolate chips manually until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
What measurement should I use for dropping the dough?
Use a rounded tablespoon to drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
How far apart should the cookies be spaced on the tray?
Space the dough drops about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
What is the suggested baking time?
Bake the cookies for 10 to 15 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
They are done when they are lightly browned around the edges but still soft in the center.
How long should the cookies cool on the baking sheet?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them.
Where should the cookies be placed to finish cooling?
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
How much flour is required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of sifted flour.
What type of pumpkin is used?
Use 1 cup of pumpkin puree.
What kind of chocolate chips are best?
The recipe suggests using 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
How much butter is needed?
You will need 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter.
How many eggs are in the recipe?
This recipe requires 1 beaten egg.
What is the amount of sugar used?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 cups of sugar.
What spices provide the fall flavor?
Cinnamon and nutmeg are the primary spices used in this recipe.
How much vanilla extract should I add?
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
What leavening agents are used?
The recipe uses both 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
How much salt is included?
The recipe includes 1 teaspoon of salt.
How many ingredients are in this recipe in total?
There are 12 total ingredients listed for these cookies.
What categories do these cookies fall into?
They are categorized under cookies, fall baking, and desserts.
Can I serve these with beverages?
Yes, they are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Is this recipe good for gatherings?
Yes, these treats are ideal for fall festivities and cozy gatherings.