Spiced Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with the sweetness of pumpkin and chocolate chips. These pumpkin spiced cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the fall season.
Prep: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Place parchment paper onto two baking sheets and then set them aside.
Make dough: In a bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract on medium speed. You can also use an electric handheld mixer and use a large bowl for this step.
In a medium size bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt to combine.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix on low speed until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Then, use a spoon or spatula to stir in the chocolate chips until well incorporated.
Bake: Scoop your dough out into2-inch-sized balls and place them onto your prepared baking sheets. Leave at least 2 inches of space between the cookies. Using the back of a greased spoon, press down on the centers of the cookie dough mounds so that they are the thickness desired. The cookies will not spread much as they bake.
Place the baking sheets of cookies into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The edges should look set before pulling the cookies from the oven. Let cool, and then serve. Enjoy!
Notes
These pumpkin cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.For longer storage, place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.