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Soft & Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Published December 2, 2015. Last updated December 29, 2018 by Lauren Vavala

Thanks for sharing!

These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies will change your entire life!  I’m not kidding.  They will be an instant favorite!

One bite and I was addicted to these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! They stayed moist for days! Absolutely perfect!

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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!

Batter

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.

Batter with Chips and Nuts Mixed In

Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans. Let the batter rest approximately 5 minutes.

Dough on Baking Sheet

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!

Finished Cookies on Baking Sheet

Bake in preheated oven for 12-14 minutes.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Final Plating

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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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Final Plating
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Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin, spice and everything nice! These cookies have it all! You may never want plain old chocolate chip cookies again!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 145kcal
Author Lauren

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.

Notes

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1120IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Gabi says

    September 28, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    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:)

    Reply
  2. traci says

    September 28, 2018 at 11:08 am

    Here’s one more reason to get stocked up on canned pumpkin purée. Yum! love the sound of these cookies. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  3. Marie says

    September 28, 2018 at 10:53 am

    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.

    Reply
  4. Jennifer | Savorwithjennifer says

    September 28, 2018 at 9:54 am

    Ooohhh! Two of my favorites combined! So trying this!

    Reply
  5. Claudia Lamascolo says

    September 28, 2018 at 9:14 am

    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!

    Reply
  6. Kayvona says

    September 1, 2016 at 10:41 pm

    One of my favorite parts of fall is Pumpkin Spice!!

    Reply
  7. Bluedreamer says

    September 1, 2016 at 9:52 am

    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

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      September 2, 2016 at 8:40 am

      Great! Hope you love them! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Christine - Jar Of Lemons says

    August 30, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    Wow, these sound amazing! I’m SO ready for fall, and these are perfect!

    Reply
  9. Amy Scott says

    August 30, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin flavors but I might try these because the choc chip might lessen the impact?

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      🙂 It’s kind of like a spiced chocolate chip cookie more than anything…sounds odd, but totally works!

      Reply
  10. Stephy says

    August 30, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      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!

      Reply
  11. Janine Good says

    August 30, 2016 at 10:34 am

    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!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by Janine 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kim @ Three Olives Branch says

    August 30, 2016 at 10:29 am

    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!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      I couldn’t stop eating them!! Hopefully you like this combination just as much as I did!

      Reply
  13. Samantha O'Brochta says

    August 30, 2016 at 10:26 am

    Can’t wait until I’m home for XMAS and can use my mom’s kitchen to make these 🙂

    Reply
  14. Erica says

    August 30, 2016 at 9:34 am

    I’m not a big pumpkin person either, but I love chocolate chip cookies. I’ll try it over midterm break!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  15. Lisa Sell says

    August 30, 2016 at 6:06 am

    What an unusual but great idea to add pumpkin. They look and sound like they are delicious!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      It does seem odd, but somehow it all works out amazing!

      Reply
  16. Shreya says

    August 30, 2016 at 2:51 am

    Oh i love pumpkin and chocolate! What a wonderful combination! I bet these cookies taste out of the world! I’m already drooling!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      It’s such an odd but delicious combo, isn’t it! I want some now myself!!

      Reply
  17. Hailey says

    August 30, 2016 at 2:15 am

    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.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      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!

      Reply
  18. Sireesha says

    August 30, 2016 at 1:07 am

    Cool post!! I have tried many variations of Chocolate chip cookies but this was a surprise for me. Definitely will try it soon.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:08 pm

      It worked out great! Hope you love them as much as I did!

      Reply
  19. Kari (Happy Coconuts Travel Blog) says

    August 29, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    YUMM those look and sound amazing! I am pinning for later!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      Thanks Kari!

      Reply
  20. Melanie says

    August 29, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      Hope you love them!!

      Reply
  21. Brittany says

    August 29, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    OMG these look so sinfully delicious!!! Going on the recipe board… I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:22 pm

      Thanks so much Brittany!

      Reply
  22. Holly says

    August 18, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    Sounds good

    Reply
  23. Chris Huston says

    August 18, 2016 at 8:51 am

    I always want to use more pumpkin in my recipes, especially in the fall! I can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 18, 2016 at 11:33 am

      Yes! I’m all about the pumpkin already!!

      Reply
  24. Bree Hogan says

    August 18, 2016 at 12:33 am

    Ooooh I’ve not thought to make pumpkin and chocolate chip cookies as a combination before. Sounds yummy!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 18, 2016 at 11:35 am

      It is SO good! I couldn’t stop eating them and can’t wait to make them this year!

      Reply
  25. lorrin sell | photographer of wild things says

    August 17, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    these look soooo good!!! i can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  26. Jessica Bradshaw says

    August 17, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    This recipe is saved! I love pumpkin chocolate chip. Thank you for sharing this! Yum!

    Reply
  27. Stacy says

    August 17, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    Can’t wait for fall so I can start making pumpkin everything! These look great!

    Reply
  28. Leah says

    August 17, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    These sound so good! Perfect for fall treats, I think!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 18, 2016 at 11:35 am

      Thank you Leah – they are definitely perfect for Fall!!

      Reply
  29. Rachel says

    August 17, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    Yum! I’m so excited that pumpkin season is around the corner!

    Reply
  30. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    August 17, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    These look delicious! Love chocolate with pumpkin! These will be perfect for the upcoming (right around the corner) season!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 18, 2016 at 11:37 am

      Yes! I am so ready for Fall!

      Reply
  31. Bella says

    August 17, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    OK these look so good! I love pumpkin pie so I’m guessing I would love these cookies.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      As long as you like pumpkin, you will love these cookies!!

      Reply
  32. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    August 17, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    Oh yum! I LOVE pumpkin chocolate chip cookies!

    Reply
  33. Kristen Kavan says

    August 17, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    wow, these look amazing. I am so ready for everything pumpkin to come back into season! This is awesome!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:07 pm

      Thanks Kristen! I am SO ready too!

      Reply
  34. Angela says

    August 17, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    I LOVE anything pumpkin. I think that’s that I love fall so much! We will definitely be making these this year.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:08 pm

      Hope you love them!!

      Reply
  35. Elaine Matthews says

    August 17, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    Another great recipe using pumpkin!! Yea!! Tis the season…or soon will be! 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:08 pm

      As soon as they put out the pumpkin spice coffee!!

      Reply
  36. Pamela Li (Rookie Parenting) says

    August 17, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    I must try this! My kid loves everything chocolate or chocolate chips 🙂

    Reply
  37. Rae says

    August 17, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    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!

    Reply
  38. Samantha @ Momma Wants Java says

    August 17, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:09 pm

      Thanks for stopping by – I’m new to pumpkin but definitely branching out more this Fall and trying new things!

      Reply
  39. Cara says

    August 17, 2016 at 11:10 am

    These look scrumptious! Makes me excited for fall with the pumpkin!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      Me too!!!

      Reply
  40. linda spiker says

    August 17, 2016 at 10:21 am

    Love. Love. Love. Pumpkin and chocolate!

    Reply
  41. candy says

    August 17, 2016 at 7:50 am

    That time of year where pumpkin becomes a main ingredient. These cookies look really good.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 4:14 pm

      Thanks Candy!

      Reply
  42. Kate says

    May 25, 2016 at 11:36 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 27, 2016 at 11:02 am

      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

      Reply

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