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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delightful cookies combining warm pumpkin flavors with sweet chocolate chips, perfect for autumn and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams – the sweet base that enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar 105 grams – for a rich, caramel-like depth.
  • 15 ounces can of pumpkin 100% pumpkin for moisture and flavor.
  • 1/3 cup oil vegetable or coconut oil to keep the cookies soft.
  • 1 large egg binds the ingredients for perfect texture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds fragrance that complements the pumpkin.
Dry ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups gluten-free 1:1 baking flour gives structure without gluten.
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice the essence of fall.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder for a little lift.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda adds more leavening.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt balances the sweetness.
Add-ins
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips melty and sweet, adding indulgence.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat liners.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin, and oil on medium speed for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low until fully combined.
  3. Fold in chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Using a cookie scoop, place 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
  2. Bake for 14-16 minutes until the cookies are set.

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies. Consider adding nuts or dark chocolate for variations.