Pumpkin Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Delicious and chewy cookies filled with pumpkin puree and rich dark chocolate chunks, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl; cream until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chunks.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their chewy texture. Dough can be made ahead and chilled for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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