The Story & Intro
Hi, I’m Marilyn, and there’s something magical about autumn that always draws me into the kitchen. When the leaves start turning golden and the air feels crisp, I reach for my pumpkin puree and spices. These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are my go-to recipe every fall soft, chewy, and bursting with cinnamon-scented warmth.
I remember the first time I baked them; the whole house smelled like comfort. The mix of pumpkin, vanilla, and chocolate felt like a cozy hug on a cool evening. My grandmother used to bake pumpkin bread every October, and this recipe was inspired by that except with a twist of gooey chocolate chips for that irresistible sweetness.
What I love about these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies is how simple they are. You don’t even need a mixer just one bowl, a whisk, and a love for fall baking. The pumpkin makes them naturally soft, so you get that melt-in-your-mouth texture without needing to chill the dough.
Whether you’re baking them for your family, a fall party, or just for yourself with a cup of coffee, these cookies will bring the taste of autumn right into your home. Every bite feels like a memory warm, sweet, and full of love.
Ingredients
(Makes about 20 cookies)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
(Pro Tip: Pat your pumpkin puree with paper towels before using to remove excess moisture it helps keep your cookies chewy instead of cakey.)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
This blend gives your pumpkin chocolate chip cookies that perfect spiced flavor and structure.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth. This helps the cookies stay soft and flavorful.
Step 3: Add Pumpkin and Vanilla
Mix in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until well combined. The mixture will look slightly creamy and smell amazing already!
Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients
Gradually fold in the dry mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix that’s the secret to tender cookies.
Then gently fold in your chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
Step 5: Bake the Cookies
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until the edges look set and the centers are soft. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serving & Storage
These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are perfect with a hot cup of tea, coffee, or even a glass of milk. The pumpkin spice aroma fills the room, and the chocolate adds the perfect touch of sweetness.
For an extra treat, sandwich two cookies with a dollop of cream cheese frosting in between it tastes like pumpkin pie meets a cookie!
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to a week. You can also freeze the dough balls for up to 2 months and bake them straight from the freezer whenever you crave fall flavors.
Marilyn’s Story in Short (100 words)
Hi, I’m Marilyn, 38, from the beautiful island of Crete in Greece. Cooking has always been my favorite way to share love, and I learned that from my grandmother. These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies remind me of cozy evenings when we’d bake something sweet to welcome the changing seasons. I like to keep my recipes simple but full of warmth — the kind that brings people together. Each bite of these cookies tastes like fall soft, spiced, and made with heart. I hope they fill your kitchen with the same joy they bring to mine.
Conclusion
These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies capture everything we love about autum soft, chewy, and easy to make, even for beginners.
If you want your home to smell like fall and your taste buds to dance with cozy flavors, this recipe is for you. Share them with family, bring them to gatherings, or simply enjoy them fresh out of the oven with a smile.
Because sometimes, the sweetest way to celebrate the season is one cookie at a time. 🍂