Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and spiced flavors, capturing the essence of fall with a soft and chewy texture enriched by rich white chocolate.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick, softened)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp pumpkin puree (¼ cup plus 2 tbsp) Squeeze out excess liquid
- 1 egg yolk
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (180 g) Spoon and leveled
- ½ tsp cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt Reduce to ¼ tsp if using salted butter
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Wrap the pumpkin puree in paper towels or a clean tea towel and squeeze out any extra liquid.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Blend in the vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and egg yolk until well combined.
- Add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir just until mixed; do not overdo it.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips to ensure even distribution.
Chilling and Baking
- Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes, or pre-scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon balls before chilling.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough chills.
- Place the chilled dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2-3 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.
- After baking, gently tap the baking pan on the counter to help the cookies settle.
- Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
These cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months. For softer cookies, avoid overbaking. Variations include using dark chocolate chips or adding nuts.