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Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies: 10 Amazing Tips

Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip

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Chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are a fall favorite, combining pumpkin puree, warm spices, and chocolate chips for a delightful treat. This recipe focuses on achieving a perfect chewy texture, making them ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pure pumpkin purée
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups 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 semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin purée, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Space them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still appear slightly soft.
  9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an even chewier cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Do not overbake; the centers should remain soft for the best chewy texture.
  • A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking adds a nice contrast.
  • Feel free to add chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
  • Substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with white chocolate, milk chocolate, or butterscotch chips.

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