Cozy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt Flakes
Soft, chewy pumpkin cookies with melty chocolate chips and a subtle crunch from sea salt flakes, perfect for a cozy fall treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree (canned, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- About 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Beat in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Lightly sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of sea salt flakes over the tops of the cookies.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use softened butter that leaves a dent when pressed but is not melted. Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off to avoid dense cookies. Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender. Optionally chill dough for 30 minutes to reduce spread. Use delicate sea salt flakes for best texture and flavor contrast. Remove cookies from oven when edges are set but centers still look slightly underbaked for a chewy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
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