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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Cookies

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published by Melissa on October 30, 2016 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 41 Comments

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    Classic Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, a cakey pumpkin cookie with warm fall spices  and loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips. 

    I called my sister and asked her if I could share her Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe on my blog. My sister is a wonderful cook and this is one of her family’s favorite cookies. It is a delicious, soft, moist, cakey cookie. Her recipe makes 5 dozen cookies. She often doubles that and freezes the dough so that she can have fresh, hot cookies ready in a flash for friends and family.

    Classic Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, a cakey pumpkin cookie with warm fall spices and loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips.

    The recipe calls for shortening. My sister has tried using butter instead but the cookie sets up better with the shortening. Also, be sure and bake the cookies completely before removing them from the oven.

    Update: My daughter recently told me this is now one of my son-in-law’s favorite cookies, so I decided it was time to share them again with some updated pictures and a slightly updated recipes. Enjoy!

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    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Cookies
    Servings: 6 dozen cookies
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    • 5 cups flour
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda
    • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 1 cup shortening
    • 3 cups sugar
    • 1 15- ounce can pumpkin puree
    • 4 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla
    • 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375º. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice,and cinnamon. Set aside.
    • In a second large mixing bowl, beat shortening with sugar and well blended. Add pumpkin and mix well. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until blended.
    • Add the dry ingredients and mix just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
    • Bake 12 – 15 minutes until the bottoms are browned and the middle is set. Cool on a wire rack.

    Notes

    Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute: ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon plus ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg and ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves for 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.

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    For more delicious 12 weeks of Christmas cookies visit:
    April from Abbys Sweets
    Denise from Keeper Worthy Recipes
    Megan’s from My Baking Adventures
    Kim from Stirring the Pot

    I’m submitting this recipe to Shelby, of The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch for November’s Family Recipes, Memories of Family, Food and Fun.

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    1. Maria

      November 30, 2009 at 1:05 am

      I never get sick of PCCC! Yum!

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    2. Sarah, Maison Cupcake

      November 29, 2009 at 11:33 pm

      I was going to say these look cakey but you've beaten me to it. They look very more-ish.

      Reply
    3. Megan

      November 29, 2009 at 6:24 pm

      I cant believe with my love of pumpkin, I have never made a pumpkin cookie. These look so nice! Only 3 more to go! 🙂

      Reply
    4. teresa

      November 29, 2009 at 5:53 pm

      oh my gosh, christmas is just around the corner, isn't it crazy! these cookies look so good and soft, one of my faves!

      Reply
    5. Katy ~

      November 29, 2009 at 1:55 pm

      OH YUMMYLICIOUS!! Barbara, these look like little luscious pillows!

      Reply
    6. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      November 29, 2009 at 7:27 am

      Oooh pumpkin and chocolate chip cookies? Be still my beating heart! How delicious! And I want to send you a postcard from Austria too -could you email me your postal address mum? 😉 xxx

      Reply
    7. Lynda

      November 29, 2009 at 4:56 am

      I've never made pumpkin cookies…that must change! These look delicious, Barbara!
      Can't believe Christmas is so close- I am not ready!

      Reply
    8. Donna-FFW

      November 29, 2009 at 3:00 am

      Pumpkin chocolate chip is one of my favorite combos. Id enjoy these for sure.

      Reply
    9. Cinnamon-Girl Reeni♥

      November 29, 2009 at 2:27 am

      These are so thick and scrumptious looking! A delicious combo. I can't believe Christmas is so close!

      Reply
    10. Amanda

      November 28, 2009 at 11:43 pm

      They look fabulous Barbara! If you like pumpkin cookies, try the ones on my blog, they use cinnamon chips and are soooo yummy!!

      Reply
    11. comfycook

      November 28, 2009 at 11:43 pm

      Don't ask me what Halloweed is from my last comment? Just don't ask.

      Reply
    12. comfycook

      November 28, 2009 at 11:41 pm

      I am seeing that pumpkin is much more than I thought it was, as everyone geared up for Halloweed and Thanksgiving. Pumpkin just goes into everything and comes out delicious.

      With all that I have made, I don't think I have made drop cookies. I did make bars. Although, they are cookies, I see bars as distinct from drop or shaped cookies.

      These look delicious and I can see making them.

      Reply
    13. Trish

      November 28, 2009 at 9:28 pm

      Oh yummy…the first batch is out of the oven. The house smells wonderful…spicy and chocolaty! Thanks a mint Barbara for a winner…or shall we thank your sister!

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    14. Daniela

      November 28, 2009 at 8:37 pm

      Sai che non ho mai provato i biscotti con la zucca, questa ricetta mi attira e la provero' per Natale.
      Ciao Daniela.

      Reply
    15. Kim

      November 28, 2009 at 2:28 pm

      Hard to believe that it's week 9 already, isn't it? These cookies look like wonderful little fluffy pillows. You can really tell that they are soft, moist and chewy. I'd love to try this recipe.

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    16. Trish

      November 28, 2009 at 2:08 pm

      This is perfect to make today. In fact….I have all the ingredients and a willing tester…the son is home for the weekend….thanks Barbara!

      Reply
    17. Jessica

      November 28, 2009 at 2:02 pm

      Love pumpkin chocolate chip cookies! Just made some for Thanksgiving. 🙂

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    18. Cathy

      November 28, 2009 at 1:41 pm

      Love the pumpkin and chocolate combo. Yummy looking little cakes, Barbara. Have a wonderful weekend.

      Reply
    19. Palidor

      November 28, 2009 at 12:07 pm

      3 weeks eh? Why so you're right! Amazing how fast time has gone by. Luckily, I don't need to Christmas shop! Wonderful cookies. Cakey cookies are nice change from soft and chewy.

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    20. Lauren

      November 28, 2009 at 4:38 am

      No way! 27 days til Christmas? I'm so not ready!

      These look delicious! I love pumpkin =D.

      Reply
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