Description
These chewy pumpkin cookies are a delicious blend of fall spices and chocolate chips, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare and sure to delight, they offer a warm, comforting flavor that captures the essence of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175 g) chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup (50 g) chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Use a whisk or a hand mixer to blend them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the softened butter to the pumpkin mixture. Beat it in until fully incorporated.
- Crack in the egg and pour in the vanilla extract. Mix everything together until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, mixing well after each addition.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips or nuts.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Gently flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for maintaining the shape of the cookies while baking.
- Feel free to customize the cookies by adding your favorite mix-ins, such as dried fruit or different types of chocolate.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes