Julia's Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Get ready to fall in love with Julia's Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies—a perfect marriage of autumnal warmth and sweet indulgence! These cookies feature a soft, cake-like texture, thanks to the addition of creamy pumpkin puree, and are infused with cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Semi-sweet chocolate chips provide a delightful burst of sweetness in every bite, making them the ultimate fall dessert. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, these bakery-worthy treats bake to golden perfection in under 12 minutes. Ideal for holidays, bake sales, or a simple weeknight indulgence, these pumpkin cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite. Store them in an airtight container to keep their irresistibly soft texture for days—if they last that long! Perfect for sharing, this recipe serves 24 cookies, making it a crowd-pleaser you’ll bake time and time again.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1.25 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.

Step 7

Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly golden. The centers may still look slightly soft; they will firm up as they cool.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(845.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3025.7

Total Fat 118.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 346.0mg	0%
Sodium 1378.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 487.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.0g	0%
Total Sugars 289.3g
Protein 44.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 188.1mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 683.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.4%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 61.0%