For as long as I can remember, the fall has always been my absolute favorite season. The beauty of nature during this time is simply incredible, from the vibrant foliage to the crisp air, to the abundance of incredible seasonal foods that I just cannot get enough of. My greatest fall food obsession of all is one that I have maintained from when I was very young: pumpkin!
Although it is most commonly used in desserts, pumpkin is incredibly versatile, and is delicious in both sweet and savory recipes! I have used it as the star ingredient in sweet oatmeal, muffins, and cookies, and in savory dishes such as creamy pasta sauces, soups, and even as a spread for quick and easy tortilla pizzas! I’m just a tad obsessed.
Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A from beta carotene, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, all of which can provide numerous health benefits.
This particular recipe is one that I have been making at least twice each autumn for years. The texture of the cookies is soft and chewy, reminiscent to that of my favorite pumpkin bread. They are a requested favorite among my family and friends, so I love baking them to share with them, or just for a comfy dessert at home while watching Halloween movies! I hope you try them out and enjoy!
Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour*
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup cane sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 flax egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Beat together the oil and sugar in a separate bowl, until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, flax egg, and vanilla.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until everything is well combined, then stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop dough onto the cookie sheets using a 1/4-cup portion for larger cookies, or a heaping tablespoon for smaller cookies.
- Bake larger cookies for 16 to 18 minutes, or smaller cookies for 12 to 14 minutes, until golden.Remove from oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, and enjoy!
Those cookies look amazing!🍪 And fall is my favorite season as well😃.