These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies will change your entire life! I’m not kidding. They will be an instant favorite!
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I had actually NEVER eaten anything made with pumpkin in my whole life, not even Pumpkin Pie. Okay, yes, I’ve jumped on the pumpkin spice flavored coffee and tea beverages bandwagon, but that’s as far as I’ve even been willing to go. For whatever reason, I decided long ago that I didn’t like pumpkin, but these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies have forced me to reconsider that!
About 2 weeks ago my son’s school was asking for food donations. I always use this time of year to clear my cabinets out of all the things that I buy thinking I’ll use them and then don’t. There was a can of pumpkin in the cabinet because awhile back I thought maybe, just maybe I would try to make something with it. I asked my fiancé if he liked pumpkin treats and he pretty much said no and didn’t care if I gave it away.
Last week, Ibotta (a couponing app I use every week) had a $0.50 rebate on a can of pumpkin, and of course at this time of year pumpkin is cheap so I just had to buy another can of puree. This time it got used!
I decided to was finally time to see what all this pumpkin-hype is all about! I decided to add pumpkin to a chocolate chip and oat cookie recipe. These cookies came out so good that I may never make plain old chocolate chip cookies again. They stay soft and chewy and just perfect even a few days later. Now I’m thinking that someday I may even get brave enough to try Pumpkin Pie!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep!
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl mix together thoroughly the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Set aside.
Create!
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, mix together the butter, brown sugar and sugar until creamy. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract and pumpkin puree. On low speed, gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans. Let the batter rest approximately 5 minutes.
Scoop 2 Tablespoons of dough out and drop on a Silpat mat (or parchment paper) leaving 2 inches between cookies. You can press some extra chips on top before baking.
** These nonstick Silpat mats are the best things ever! I’ve had mine for years and I use it for everything from baking cookies to roasting vegetables! Amazon even has their own lesser expensive version now!
Bake in preheated oven for 12-14 minutes.
Cool slightly, then transfer to wire racks to finish cooling. Store in an airtight container.
If you like pumpkin and chocolate chip cookies, you are sure to love these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! And if you think you won’t like them, I’d bet against you, simply because I was in your shoes and now I’ll never be the same. I’d make them for you if I could, but sharing this recipe is the best I can do!
Enjoy!
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Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl mix together thoroughly the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, mix together the butter, brown sugar and sugar until creamy. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract and pumpkin puree. On low speed, gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans. Let the batter rest approximately 5 minutes.
- Scoop 2 Tablespoons of dough out and drop on a Silpat mat (or parchment paper) leaving 2 inches between cookies. You can press some extra chips on top before baking. Bake in preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. Cool slightly, then transfer to wire racks to finish cooling. Store in an airtight container.
Gabi says
These are those cookies I’d have to hide from my family, otherwise they would be eaten within minutes. I love the oats pumpkin combo:)
traci says
Here’s one more reason to get stocked up on canned pumpkin purée. Yum! love the sound of these cookies. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Marie says
I could eat so many of these cookies. They look delicious and perfect for fall time. Love that they are so soft and chewy too.
Jennifer | Savorwithjennifer says
Ooohhh! Two of my favorites combined! So trying this!
Claudia Lamascolo says
I have made a ton of pumpkin cookies and never saw one this color and I really like the fact that they arent orange and made with oats .. I will be trying this one tonight!
Kayvona says
One of my favorite parts of fall is Pumpkin Spice!!
Bluedreamer says
this is such a great and healthy recipe.. I really appreciate the photo as you showed the procedure.. I understood the process even more! I will definitely try this with my little brother real soon
ourlittleeverything says
Great! Hope you love them! 🙂
Christine - Jar Of Lemons says
Wow, these sound amazing! I’m SO ready for fall, and these are perfect!
Amy Scott says
I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin flavors but I might try these because the choc chip might lessen the impact?
ourlittleeverything says
🙂 It’s kind of like a spiced chocolate chip cookie more than anything…sounds odd, but totally works!
Stephy says
Pumpkin Pie is like my favorite thing about fall. I’m glad you gave in and tried something Pumpkin flavor!
I’ll have to try these this year! Especially since I adore cookies.
ourlittleeverything says
I am all about the pumpkin this Fall! I have a list of recipes to try! I don’t know if I’ll get them to all, but I’m definitely hooked now! Thanks so much for stopping by – hope you get to try the cookies soon and love them as much as I do!
Janine Good says
I am always hungry after reading recipes, and yours had pumpkin in it, which is my absolute favourite. These look awesome. Perfect for an afternoon get together or part of a dessert spread 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks so much for stopping by Janine 🙂
Kim @ Three Olives Branch says
I am not a huge pumpkin fan, but I love the way you use it here and balance it with the chocolate. I think it would make the pumpkin more “favorable” haha. Looks delicious, and my hubby would love these too!
ourlittleeverything says
I couldn’t stop eating them!! Hopefully you like this combination just as much as I did!
Samantha O'Brochta says
Can’t wait until I’m home for XMAS and can use my mom’s kitchen to make these 🙂
Erica says
I’m not a big pumpkin person either, but I love chocolate chip cookies. I’ll try it over midterm break!
ourlittleeverything says
Hope you enjoy it!
Lisa Sell says
What an unusual but great idea to add pumpkin. They look and sound like they are delicious!
ourlittleeverything says
It does seem odd, but somehow it all works out amazing!
Shreya says
Oh i love pumpkin and chocolate! What a wonderful combination! I bet these cookies taste out of the world! I’m already drooling!
ourlittleeverything says
It’s such an odd but delicious combo, isn’t it! I want some now myself!!
Hailey says
omg here in Australia pumpkin is for roasting with a baked dinner. These cookies sound very interesting. I’m thinking this may be a way to get my son to eat pumpkin… and hey these cookies totally fit into the vegetable category.
ourlittleeverything says
For sure they fit into the vegetable category! Just don’t tell anyone all the ingredients haha! We cook with pumpkin too – I have a few recipes I want to try to make work with it soon!
Sireesha says
Cool post!! I have tried many variations of Chocolate chip cookies but this was a surprise for me. Definitely will try it soon.
ourlittleeverything says
It worked out great! Hope you love them as much as I did!
Kari (Happy Coconuts Travel Blog) says
YUMM those look and sound amazing! I am pinning for later!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Kari!
Melanie says
What?! Pumpkin and chocolate chip? I’ve never tried anything like this but now I must. These look delicious and I can’t wait to try them 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
Hope you love them!!
Brittany says
OMG these look so sinfully delicious!!! Going on the recipe board… I can’t wait to try them!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks so much Brittany!
Holly says
Sounds good
Chris Huston says
I always want to use more pumpkin in my recipes, especially in the fall! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
ourlittleeverything says
Yes! I’m all about the pumpkin already!!
Bree Hogan says
Ooooh I’ve not thought to make pumpkin and chocolate chip cookies as a combination before. Sounds yummy!
ourlittleeverything says
It is SO good! I couldn’t stop eating them and can’t wait to make them this year!
lorrin sell | photographer of wild things says
these look soooo good!!! i can’t wait to try them!
Jessica Bradshaw says
This recipe is saved! I love pumpkin chocolate chip. Thank you for sharing this! Yum!
Stacy says
Can’t wait for fall so I can start making pumpkin everything! These look great!
Leah says
These sound so good! Perfect for fall treats, I think!
ourlittleeverything says
Thank you Leah – they are definitely perfect for Fall!!
Rachel says
Yum! I’m so excited that pumpkin season is around the corner!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
These look delicious! Love chocolate with pumpkin! These will be perfect for the upcoming (right around the corner) season!
ourlittleeverything says
Yes! I am so ready for Fall!
Bella says
OK these look so good! I love pumpkin pie so I’m guessing I would love these cookies.
ourlittleeverything says
As long as you like pumpkin, you will love these cookies!!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
Oh yum! I LOVE pumpkin chocolate chip cookies!
Kristen Kavan says
wow, these look amazing. I am so ready for everything pumpkin to come back into season! This is awesome!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Kristen! I am SO ready too!
Angela says
I LOVE anything pumpkin. I think that’s that I love fall so much! We will definitely be making these this year.
ourlittleeverything says
Hope you love them!!
Elaine Matthews says
Another great recipe using pumpkin!! Yea!! Tis the season…or soon will be! 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
As soon as they put out the pumpkin spice coffee!!
Pamela Li (Rookie Parenting) says
I must try this! My kid loves everything chocolate or chocolate chips 🙂
Rae says
Pumpkin makes everything better! I so enjoy using it any time of the year.
And chocolate and pumpkin in the same yummy fistful? Oh yes!
Samantha @ Momma Wants Java says
Yes please! I can’t wait to make these! Pumpkin pie is by far my favorite, so these cookies are going to be outstanding! I love the pumpkin spice drinks and all, but the flavor of pumpkin is way better in desserts. Thanks for the recipe!!!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks for stopping by – I’m new to pumpkin but definitely branching out more this Fall and trying new things!
Cara says
These look scrumptious! Makes me excited for fall with the pumpkin!
ourlittleeverything says
Me too!!!
linda spiker says
Love. Love. Love. Pumpkin and chocolate!
candy says
That time of year where pumpkin becomes a main ingredient. These cookies look really good.
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Candy!
Kate says
Those look. So. Good. I pinned them to make them later! I’ll have to modify a little to make them gluten free–hopefully they’re just as good!
ourlittleeverything says
I haven’t tried GF yet but I do get the best results with other cookie recipes using either King Arthur or Pillsbry GF flours