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Perfect Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Soft, chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with a touch of sea salt. A warm, comforting treat perfect for fall gatherings and holiday cookie swaps.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Beat in pumpkin puree on low speed until just combined.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
  8. Chill dough for 30 minutes if time allows (optional but recommended).
  9. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden but centers still look soft.
  11. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  12. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent spreading and yields thicker, chewier cookies. Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Flaky sea salt is non-negotiable for the best flavor contrast.

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Keywords: pumpkin cookies, chocolate chip cookies, fall cookies, soft cookies, sea salt cookies

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