Description

Chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made with browned butter, warm pumpkin spice, and melty chocolate. Soft in the center with crisp edges, they’re the perfect cozy fall treat.

Ingredients

1 cup cold unsalted butter

2/3 cup Libby’s Pumpkin Puree, room temperature

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

2 large egg yolks, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 2/3 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

1 cup finely chopped chocolate bar or chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Brown the butter in a large stainless steel pan. Stir occasionally until nutty and fragrant, then transfer to a bowl. Chill in the fridge for 50-60 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until cooled to 75°F.
Spread pumpkin puree on a plate and blot with paper towels until most liquid is removed, reducing it to about 1/3 cup.
Whisk the cooled browned butter with the sugars for 1 minute until it resembles wet sand.
Add egg yolks, vanilla, and dried pumpkin puree, whisking until smooth.
Fold in flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips until just combined.
Scoop dough into 3-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and place on prepared trays 2-3 inches apart. Press extra chocolate on top if desired.
Bake one tray at a time for 9-13 minutes, until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
Immediately use a round cookie cutter to gently scoot the cookies into perfect circles.
Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate or butterscotch chips.
Use homemade pumpkin puree instead of canned.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty flavor.
Add extra pumpkin spice or cinnamon for more warmth.

Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes chilling time)
Cook Time: 10 minutes per batch
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg