Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description
This recipe starts by blending granulated sugar with neutral cooking oil, followed by the addition of egg, milk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to form a smooth wet mixture. The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, providing leavening and spice.
Chocolate chips are incorporated for bursts of sweetness and texture. Dropped by large spoonfuls onto a prepared cookie sheet, the dough is baked at 375°F until the tops lose their gloss, resulting in cookies that are soft but sturdy enough to hold shape.
The combination of pumpkin and warm cinnamon creates a cozy flavor profile, while the oil and pumpkin keep the crumb moist and tender. These cookies offer a soft texture distinct from classic crisp chocolate chip cookies, making them inviting for fall and winter snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup neutral cooking oil vegetable or canola oil, generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree, canned
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or milk chocolate, semi-sweet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, or spray very lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add sugar and oil to a mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
- Add egg, milk, pumpkin and vanilla and mix until smooth. In a separate bowl, stir together the dry ingredients.
- Add the dry ingredients and chocolate chips to the wet ingredients then stir just until incorporated.
- Drop by large spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet.*
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or longer (depending on size), until no longer glossy looking on top.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1607IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.