Are you looking for the perfect treat to bake for your next fall gathering or simply to enjoy on a cozy evening at home? Look no further than these easy pumpkin chip cookies! Bursting with warm flavors and melt-in-your-mouth goodness, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced one, these simple recipes will guide you through the process of creating delectable pumpkin chip cookies that will impress everyone who takes a bite.
Recipe 1: Classic Pumpkin Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the pumpkin puree, sugar, and softened butter until well combined.
Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these classic pumpkin chip cookies with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee!
Recipe 2: Healthier Pumpkin Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Indulge in these healthier pumpkin chip cookies guilt-free!
