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Best Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies for Kids

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These soft and chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are a quick and easy treat that kids love. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they come together in about 25 minutes and are perfect for fall baking or any time of year.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¾ cup (170g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Fold together gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden but the centers are still soft. Rotate the pan halfway through baking.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

The dough will be sticky—do not add extra flour. For thicker cookies, chill the scooped dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months or unbaked dough for up to 3 months.

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