Description
Indulge in the comforting taste of autumn with these delightful Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies. Bursting with rich pumpkin flavor and complemented by the sweetness of white chocolate chips, these cookies are the perfect treat for cozy gatherings or a simple dessert at home. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite nuts or spices, they’re sure to become a seasonal favorite. Plus, they freeze beautifully, allowing you to enjoy them whenever the craving strikes!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 egg yolk
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 2-3 minutes until well combined.
- Add pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and egg yolk; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in white chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Allow to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider incorporating chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans. Ensure you squeeze excess moisture from the pumpkin puree for perfectly textured cookies. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.