Description
Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate fall treat, combining the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with gooey chocolate chips. Their soft, chewy texture makes them perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy gathering or a festive Halloween party. With the unique addition of brown butter and blotted pumpkin puree, these cookies offer a delightful indulgence that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to prepare and ideal for sharing, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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 stainless steel pan, brown the cold butter until it smells nutty with brown bits at the bottom. Cool slightly.
- Blot the pumpkin puree with paper towels until dry, yielding about 1/3 cup.
- Whisk sugars into the cooled butter until it resembles wet sand.
- Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and dried pumpkin puree; mix well.
- Fold in flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, salt, and chocolate until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared trays and bake for 9-13 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cool completely on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg