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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Get ready to embrace the flavors of fall with these Autumn Delight Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! This delightful recipe combines the rich taste of pumpkin with sweet chocolate chips, creating a cozy treat perfect for any autumn occasion. Learn about the key ingredients like pumpkin puree and spices that make these cookies irresistible. Follow our step-by-step guide to bake with confidence, ensuring each cookie is soft, chewy, and bursting with seasonal flavors. Enjoy them warm with a beverage for the ultimate fall experience!
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Ingredients
  

1 cup pure pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter)

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 semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)

Instructions
 

Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pure pumpkin puree, applesauce, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Use a whisk or electric mixer to blend until smooth and creamy.

      Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt until well blended.

        Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture. Stir using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

          Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

            Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

              Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the tops look slightly cracked. They may feel soft in the center; they will firm up as they cool.

                Cool the Cookies: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

                  Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy your delightful pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite warm beverage!

                    Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes | Servings: 24 cookies