What better way to welcome the fall season than with cookies. These soft baked pumpkin cookies are based on my kids favorite soft batch chocolate chip cookies. The pumpkin flavor is there, without being in your face, and with just a hint of cinnamon, these are my idea of what a fall cookie should be.
Chewy Chocolate Chip and Pumpkin Cookies
Description
Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies put on their fall flavors with the addition of cinnamon and the iconic pumpkin.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 box of vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup of butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup of pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
- 2 cups of chocolate chips - I used mini chips
Instructions
- heat oven to 325F degrees
- line baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat baking mats
- sift together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and pudding mix
- cream the butter with the sugars until light
- add eggs, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl after each one
- add vanilla, and pumpkin
- slowly add the flour, and fold in chocolate chips
- scoop into rounded tablespoons on lined baking sheets
- bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes
- cool on baking sheets 5 minutes, and then transfer to a cooling rack
- Category: Baking, Dessert, Cookie
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute fresh pumpkin puree for canned pumpkin in this recipe?
Yes, you can use fresh pumpkin puree, but make sure it’s well-drained to avoid adding excess moisture to the dough.
What type of chocolate chips work best for these cookies?
Semi-sweet chocolate chips are recommended, as they provide a nice balance of sweetness with the pumpkin and cinnamon flavors.
How do I ensure my cookies turn out chewy instead of cakey?
To keep the cookies chewy, avoid overmixing the dough and bake them just until the edges are set but the centers look slightly underbaked.
so sorry, I used the instant pudding for the cookies
I wonder the pudding mix is it instant or cook type pudding. Was not noted in the instructions. Thanks