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Thick & Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thick & Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies for Fall Bliss

Enjoy these Thick & Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies that combine gooey chocolate and warm spices, perfect for autumn indulgence.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Cold Unsalted Butter Helps achieve delicious browning.
  • 1 cup Libby's Pumpkin Puree Blot for perfect chewy texture.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Contributes to golden color.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 3 large Egg Yolks Imparts richness and binds ingredients.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best results.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Precise measurement helps avoid cakiness.
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Spice Infuses cookies with warm flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent providing lift.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Chocolate Bar or Chocolate Chips Use semi-sweet chocolate.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Stainless steel pan
  • baking tray
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. Melt cold unsalted butter in a pan over low heat until golden and nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
  3. Blot one cup of Libby's pumpkin puree on paper towels to achieve a soft playdough consistency.
  4. Whisk cooled butter with granulated and brown sugar for about 1 minute until smooth.
  5. Mix in egg yolks and vanilla, then add the blotted pumpkin until just combined.
  6. Fold in flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt. Add chocolate until evenly mixed.
  7. Scoop dough onto trays, leaving space in between. Bake for 9-13 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Let cookies cool on trays for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimum texture, measure flour accurately and blot pumpkin puree thoroughly. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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