Description
Delicious Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies with the warm flavors of pumpkin and a hint of spice, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 egg yolk
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (use ¼ teaspoon if using salted butter)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Wrap the pumpkin puree in paper towels and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together for 2-3 minutes.
- Add vanilla, pumpkin puree, and egg yolk; mix until combined.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips evenly.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place chilled dough balls on a baking sheet, 2-3 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes until edges are slightly browned.
- Remove from oven and tap the pan to help cookies settle.
- Cool on the baking tray for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh pumpkin puree. Chilling the dough is essential for achieving the perfect texture.