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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich flavors of autumn spices, creamy pumpkin puree, and decadent chocolate in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for cozy fall days or festive gatherings, these cookies offer a unique twist on the classic chocolate chip with a seasonal pumpkin punch.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree (room temperature)
  • 2 large egg yolks (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Sugars

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup finely chopped chocolate bar or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
  2. Brown Butter: In a pan, brown the cold unsalted butter over medium heat until it turns a nutty brown color, then transfer it to the fridge to cool completely.
  3. Prepare Pumpkin Puree: Use paper towels to soak any excess liquid from the pumpkin puree to prevent soggy cookies.
  4. Cream Sugars and Butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled browned butter with the granulated and light brown sugars, mixing until the mixture turns pale and sandy in texture.
  5. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Whisk in the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and dried pumpkin spice until the mixture is fully blended and fragrant.
  6. Combine Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  7. Portion Dough: Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared trays, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading during baking.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-13 minutes, watching for golden edges while keeping the centers slightly underbaked for a chewy texture.
  9. Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to enhance flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is cold before browning to get a rich nutty flavor and avoid burning.
  • Removing excess moisture from pumpkin puree prevents the dough from becoming too wet.
  • Use high-quality pumpkin puree for the best flavor.
  • Chocolate bars roughly chopped give a more decadent chocolate bite compared to chips.
  • Allow cookies to cool fully on a wire rack to set their shape and improve texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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Keywords: pumpkin cookies, chocolate chip cookies, autumn dessert, pumpkin spice cookies, baked cookies

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