Description
Experience the ultimate autumn treat with these chewy, dense pumpkin cookies. By removing excess moisture from the pumpkin puree, we achieve a texture that rivals a brownie, perfectly balanced by aromatic pumpkin pie spices and pockets of melted semisweet chocolate. These cookies are a heartfelt, seasonal staple designed to bring warmth and comfort to your kitchen, proving that home baking can be both simple and professional-grade.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
1/3 cup dried pumpkin puree (derived from 100% pure canned pumpkin)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1 large egg
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
To dry the pumpkin, spread the pumpkin puree on paper towels and pat until excess moisture is removed to reach 1/3 cup volume.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and kosher salt.
In a separate large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Whisk the egg and the dried pumpkin puree into the butter mixture until fully incorporated.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers remain slightly soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
To dry the pumpkin puree effectively, place it between several layers of paper towels and press gently to absorb moisture until the texture becomes concentrated. Do not overbake; these cookies rely on their moist interior for that signature chewy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg