Pumpkin Cookies

These Pumpkin Cookies are the perfect fall dessert or snack! They’re soft and chewy and packed with pumpkin, spice, and delicious chocolate chips!

 

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

These Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of THE BEST fall recipes we have ever tried – ooey gooey, soft cookies with everybody’s favourite fall flavour. They’re super soft, perfectly chewy, and packed with warm, melty chocolate! And they’re super easy to make, even for beginners. What’s not to love?!

Here are just a few reasons we love this pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe!

1. It is EASY to MAKE: These cookies are easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes.
2. It is VERSATILE: Lots of add-in options such as chopped nuts, raisins, coconut, and oatmeal all taste delicious with pumpkin.
3. It’s perfect for FALL: Made with pumpkin puree and warm spices, these cookies are the BEST fall baking recipe!
4. It’s made from basic PANTRY INGREDIENTS: Use easy-to-find ingredients you probably already have on hand to make this super simple recipe.
5. It’s FREEZER FRIENDLY: We love freezing a big batch of these cookies and pulling them out a few at a time to enjoy for a sweet snack!

Making homemade Pumpkin Cookies is easy with a few simple tips and tricks!

Read the recipe in its entirety before you begin, making sure you understand the process and to make sure you have all the ingredients. You can even measure out the ingredients in advance before you combine them and prepare cookie sheets with parchment paper.

It is very important to use pumpkin puree. Look for 100% pure pumpkin in a can or use fresh pumpkin puree. Don’t use pumpkin pie filling because it has additional sugar, spices, and ingredients that will not work with this recipe.

Measure flour in a dry measuring cup and aerate the flour first. Don’t pack it down into the cup. Lightly scoop the flour and scrape the excess off the top with the backside of a knife.

When mixing the dry and wet ingredients together, mix only until the flour disappears. Over-mixing leads to dense cookies.

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent the cookies from spreading while baking.

Make sure to use the right spices to achieve that delicious pumpkin spice flavour. If you substitute the individual spices for pumpkin pie spice, just remember this spice also includes ginger which gives a slightly more intense (but still totally delicious) taste.

Make sure to preheat the oven and bake at the correct temperature. If the temperature is too high, the cookie edges can burn but the insides will not be cooked through. If the temperature is too low, it can make the cookies spread too much. It is important to bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) until the cookies lose their shine on the top.

Make sure to store cookies in an airtight container to keep them as fresh as possible.

Having trouble with this recipe? Here’s a list of issues you might encounter and how we suggest to fix them!

The cookies can become too dry if too much flour is added or if the cookies get over-baked. Make sure to measure the flour and other ingredients correctly and watch the cookies while they bake to remove them when the tops lose their shine.

The cookies will taste bland if not enough spices are added. Make sure to follow the recipe as directed. If your spices are old or expired, they can give the cookies a bland taste – be sure your spices are fresh.

Always use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent the cookies from sticking to the pan.

The insides of the cookie can be under-cooked in the centre if the dough balls are made too thick or if the oven temperature was too high. This bakes the cookies on the outside, but leaves them under-baked on the inside.

If the cookies have a gummy texture on the inside, it could be due to under-baking or mis-measuring the dry ingredients. If you don’t add enough flour, the cookies will be too soft and gummy.

You’ll need these kitchen items to make these Pumpkin Cookies (paid links):

• a cookie sheet
• a cookie scoop
• mixing bowls
• a rubber spatula
• measuring cups and spoons
• a cookie turner
• wire cooling racks
• a whisk
• parchment paper

To make this recipe, you will need these ingredients on hand (paid links):

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoons pureed pumpkin (canned)
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Try these delicious add-in options for this Pumpkin Cookie recipe!

1. Nuts – Add in crushed or chopped pecans or walnuts for a nutty pumpkin chocolate chip flavoured cookie.
2. Raisins – Swap out chocolate chips for raisins for those raisin lovers in your family.
3. Oatmeal – Add in rolled oats for a hearty and delicious cookie.
4. White Chocolate chips – Substitute white chocolate chips for the regular chocolate chips. White chocolate pairs nicely with pumpkin.

We hope you enjoy these Pumpkin Cookies! Let us know in the comments below, what’s your favourite pumpkin recipe for fall?  

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• Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Watch the video below to see exactly how we make this fall recipe. You can find more delicious recipe videos on our YouTube channel.