Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. These yummy fall-inspired cookies are packed with warm spices, rich pumpkin puree, and chocolate chips. A perfect treat for any occasion! Adding a touch of chopped pecans gives these cookies a delightful crunch, making each bite a satisfying experience. Enjoy these comforting cookies with a cup of your favorite hot beverage. Mine is hot tea, of course!
“You can be miserable before you have a cookie and you can be miserable after you have a cookie, but you’ll never be miserable while you are eating a cookie.” – Ina Garten
A Delicious and Cozy Treat for Any Occasion
I admit, I have a sweet tooth! I love having a little something sweet with each meal. It stems from all those homemade southern treats my mother always made, while I was growing up at home.
Whether you’re celebrating fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, enjoying a cozy night in, or simply craving a sweet treat, these nutty pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are the perfect choice. The combination of pumpkin, chocolate chips, and pecans is the perfect blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. No matter what time of day!
My Colorful Kitchen Companion
I’m obsessed with my kitchen companion. Every time I share a photo of my KitchenAid mixer on social media, it sparks a flurry of questions and link requests. Not only is it stylish, but it’s also a workhorse that can handle any baking task I throw at it.
My kitchen wouldn’t be the same without my trusty KitchenAid mixer. I love the vibrant orange color and the fun floral decals. Big Al bought it for me a few years ago for Christmas and he added the beautiful decals to personalize it.
It truly makes baking more fun!
Easy to Make with Simple Ingredients
I’m all about simple. Simple DIY’s and simple baking! These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are surprisingly easy to make with ingredients you probably already have on hand. The dough comes together quickly, and the cookies bake in just a few minutes. Fast and easy!
If you notice, I have another pair of little hands helping me! A fun and an easy recipe for her, too!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or nuts of your choice)
Nutty Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Equipment
- 1 Mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Parchment paper – Optional
- Baking sheet
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, salt, flour, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Bake: Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Cool: Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Enjoy Your Fall Delight
I can’t wait for you to try these delicious homemade pumpkin cookies! They’re sure to become a family fall favorite! Enjoy the warm aroma of baking cookies filling your home while you savor the delicious results.
Happy baking, friends!
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Oh yummy, Kim. You had me a pumpkin, but then you added chocolate chips? Yes, please. I can’t wait to try your cookies. Thanks for sharing. Pinned!
Thanks Jen! 💚 They are more like a cake cookie and sooo yummy! Hope you try them!
Kim, these cookie look delicious! Pumpkin is my absolute favorite!
I love pumpkin, too! These are so easy to make, too!
yes please!
C’mon over, friend!
These cookies looks delicious, Kim.
They are so good and easy to make, too!
These look so yummy! There is just something about baking in the fall time. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I hope you get the chance to bake them!
Pinning this one, friend! Sounds wonderful.
They are yummy!