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Soft & Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

These soft and chewy cookies pair the warmth of pumpkin with gooey chocolate chips, creating the ultimate comfort treat perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Ensure it's pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free option.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Add-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Using a tablespoons or cookie scoop, drop rounded dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

To keep cookies fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Cookies can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and warm cookies for about 5-7 minutes.