Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you’re seeking a deliciously cozy treat to welcome the fall season, look no further than these Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Soft and gooey, each bite combines rich chocolate with warm spices and the delightful flavor of pumpkin, making them an instant favorite for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. The secret to their irresistible chewiness lies in browning the butter and carefully preparing the pumpkin puree.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup Libby’s Pumpkin Puree (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup finely chopped chocolate bar or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a large pan, melt cold unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty. Cool slightly.
- Blot the pumpkin puree with paper towels until mostly dry.
- Whisk together the cooled butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until it resembles wet sand.
- Mix in egg yolks, vanilla extract, and prepared pumpkin puree until combined.
- Fold in flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto the lined trays, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 9-13 minutes until edges are golden but centers are slightly underbaked. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: <30mg