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Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Soft, chewy cookies bursting with pumpkin flavor and warm spices, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned and cooled
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir frequently until it turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 5-7 minutes). Let it cool slightly.
  2. Mix the Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add Pumpkin, Egg, and Vanilla: Stir in the pumpkin puree, then crack in the egg and add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Fold Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture into the pumpkin mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Stir in the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Chill the Dough (optional but recommended): Refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat and Scoop: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop mounds of dough onto the prepared sheet.
  9. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers are still slightly soft.
  10. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. You can freeze the cookie dough before baking.

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