Homemade Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bake up a batch of Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies! These soft pumpkin cookies combine the warmth of pumpkin spice with rich chocolate chips for a delicious treat.Â
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
When the fall season arrives, there’s nothing better than the cozy flavors of pumpkin treats. These Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies combine all the warm spices you love with loads of pumpkin flavor, making them the perfect cookie to enjoy during the cooler months. With an easy recipe that anyone can follow, these chewy cookies will quickly become your favorite fall treat.
Each bite of these cookies is packed with milk chocolate chips that melt perfectly into the soft, pumpkin-flavored dough. Pumpkin spice flavor (a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves) adds a touch of warmth, making these cookies taste like autumn in every bite. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh out of the oven or with a cold glass of milk, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to your face.
So, if you’re looking for a new fall favorite or simply want to add a little more pumpkin to your life, these Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies are the way to go. They’re easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder and baking soda
- Pumpkin Spice (or combine cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves)
- Salt
- Granulated sugar and brown sugar
- Vegetable oil
- Egg
- Vanilla
- Canned pumpkin
- Semi-sweet Chocolate chips
How to make Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk dry ingredients together: flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl combine sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Use a hand mixer to mix well.
- Next, mix in the egg, vanilla, and pumpkin.
- Add the flour mixture a little at a time to the large bowl of wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until well incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
- Spoon onto prepared baking sheets with a cookie scoop. Leave 1-2 inches between the cookie dough balls.
- Bake for 11 – 13 minutes.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. Then transfer to a platter to serve and enjoy!
Storing Your Baked Cookies
These Pumpkin Spice Cookies could disappear fast, but if you have extras here’s how to store them.
- For best results, allow the cookies to come to room temperature before storing.
- To maintain the cakey texture, choose an airtight container. Place a slice of bread in with the cookies. Make a cookie jar airtight by placing plastic wrap around the opening.
- The best way to keep a crisp cookie is to store them at room temperature in a container that isn’t airtight such as a cookie jar.
- For that fresh-out-of-the-oven taste, wrap a cookie in a paper towel and microwave for about 10 seconds.
- Cookies will keep at room temperature for 1-2 weeks, but I doubt they will last that long!
Tips & Tricks
- Be sure to use canned pumpkin, not fresh (better consistency with canned), and not pumpkin pie filling (has added sweeteners and spices).
- When adding the flour, don’t over-mix or your cookies could bake up flatter.
- Using parchment paper on your baking sheets instead of cooking spray or grease will stop the cookies from spreading out too much while baking.
- Don’t substitute olive oil in this recipe as it will affect the taste of the cookies.
Change Up Your Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
With a few easy changes, you can create variations of this easy recipe. Here are some suggestions:
- Instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips, use butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or chocolate chunks.
- For a chewy texture, the only thing you need to do is add an extra egg yolk to the recipe.
- For a crisper cookie, use cooking spray on your baking sheets and omit the parchment paper. The cookies will spread out more while baking, so be sure to leave a little extra space between them.
The Perfect Treat for Fall
These Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect treat for the fall season. Combining the classic chocolate chip cookie with the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices, this recipe brings together the best of both worlds. The result is soft, cakey pumpkin cookies that are sure to become your favorite fall cookie.
Next time you’re in the mood for pumpkin treats, give this great recipe a try. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering, sharing with friends, or simply treating yourself, these cookies are sure to be a hit. They’re easy to make, full of flavor, and the best pumpkin chocolate chip cookies you’ll ever taste.
So, grab your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of these delicious cookies. They’re the perfect way to celebrate the season and enjoy a classic treat with a pumpkin twist. Happy baking!
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Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour all-purpose
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- 3 tsp pumpkin spice
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin canned
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice and salt in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- Combine sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil in a separate bowl. Use a hand mixer to mix well.Â
- Next, mix in the egg, vanilla, and pumpkin.Â
- Add in the flour mixture a little at at time while mixing on low speed until well incorporated.Â
- Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Spoon onto lined baking sheets leaving 1-2 inches between cookies.Â
- Bake for 11-13 minutes.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet. Then transfer to a platter to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Pumpkin pie spice: If desired, you can use 1/4 teaspoon each: ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon instead of pumpkin pie spice.Â
- Chocolate chips: Try substituting white chocolate chips for a twist on this recipe.Â
- Avoid over baking to keep the cookies soft and chewy.Â
