Perfect Soft Batch Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
ShareYour favorite chocolate chip cookie turned into a spiced pumpkin cookie, loaded with chocolate chips. This is the perfect soft batch cookie for Fall.
So our Monday started out like a stereotypical Monday. Only for me, it was kind of funny.
The morning was going all fine and dandy, then out of nowhere it was suddenly time to go out and catch the bus for the girls to go to school. Only when we got down to the garage, the bus was already coming down our street and driving by our house. Seriously, Â it’s been showing up more than 5 minutes early all school year and some days we just barely got outside in time. Thankfully we were in the car already, since lil man and I were heading out for a quick errand. We caught up to it two houses down and the girls ran to catch it. Kind of funny because they were clearly panicked they’d still miss the bus but the mom at that house told the bus driver to wait. I felt bad… but it was still funny.
And yeah, around here the houses are fairly spread out so they stop at basically every house that has a kid. So much different than when I was a kid! We all gathered at one house, not the end of our own driveway. Just aging myself again there I’m sure. Rain, cold, sleet, snow, wind… we waited outside until the bus showed up. No warm cars or mom driving us to school if it was late.
Anyway… these cookies.
Seriously.
Forget everything you’re doing and make these. Right. Now. They will rock your world. They’re truly the perfect pumpkin cookie of all time. I recreated my favorite soft batch chocolate chip cookie into a spiced pumpkin cookie. The result… incredible! They’re not all cakey pumpkin blobs like a lot of pumpkin cookies turn out like. They look and taste like real chocolate chip cookies but they’re pumpkin flavored!
I did some totally scientific research to create these and I’m beyond thrilled with the results. This will absolutely be my go to pumpkin cookie recipe from here on out… well… until I decide I need to re-perfect it because we all know that’s bound to happen eventually.
Make these. You will fall in love!
Not only are these  cookies loaded with chocolate chips, but these soft pumpkin cookies stay soft and aren’t at all cakey! Pumpkin cookie heaven.
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Perfect Soft Batch Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 10 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 C granulated sugar
- 1/2 C light brown sugar
- 6 Tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- Pinch cloves
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 C all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 C semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter and sugars. Mix in pumpkin, vanilla and dry ingredients. Mix well until there are no streaks in the batter. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and chill until dough is completely chilled and firm.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop dough, place dough 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Press additional chocolate chips into the tops of cookie dough if desired.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes. Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat process with remaining dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
Even more cookies to love:
Soft batch chocolate chip cookies
Perfect s’more cookies
Pumpkin spice cookies
NY Times chocolate chip cookies
Chewy molasses cookies
Pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies
Pecan pie cookies
Oatmeal raisin cookies
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Wow! I have been searching high and low for a pumpkin cookie that is not cakey. These are the answer to my prayers.
Also remind me tonight, I haven’t joined in on your question night in a really long time! You never show up in my feed anymore.
I have a love/hate relationship with Fb. It’s necessary. I just added an update to my note above, hopefully that helps at least some see the page again. I know I go through phases where I don’t see people either. It’s super frustrating! Also – your kids would totally love these cookies, so it’s a must make. ;)
Incredible! They look perfect. Not cakey, but perfect! Have to try these!
You really should! You’ll love them.
Oooh I’ve never had chocolate chip and pumpkin spice before, I’ll have to try! BReak out that baking tray…. I never bake, I really need to start (but I always forget something crucial… like baking powder). Any tips on becoming a better baker?
The biggest thing about baking is to measure accurately and use the ingredients called for in the recipe. Guessing on measurements or swapping out ingredients, without being familiar with doing that, can really mess up a recipe in a heartbeat. Also, make sure your ingredients are fresh! Fresh spices taste better and when it comes to things like baking powder and baking soda – if they’re old, they might not do their job. Good luck! I hope you enjoy the cookies :)
how about you bake a batch and bring them with you in november for us to snack on? ;) kidding..maybe slightly serious. i love soft batch cookies and like carrie said, I don’t like cakey ones, either!
I’m sure I can manage that ;) Remind me when the time comes if you’re serious.
Oh my gosh…not cakey pumpkin cookies! I need to give these a try!
Yes you must! :)
That’s pumpkin cookie perfection right there :) Can’t wait to try these!!
Thanks Becca! Enjoy :)
I had a different pumpkin cookie planned for today but I kind of want to make something like this now!
Forget everything else and make these :) You’ll love em!
Same as Carrie, I’ve been looking for a soft, non-cakey pumpkin cookie! Cannot wait to devour these beauties!!
I hope you enjoy them! :)
The texture of these!! I die.
Ha! :) Thanks Courtney.
Look so moist and delicious!!!
Thanks Robyn!
I like that they are not cakey. Looking forward to trying these! Pinning!
I hope you enjoy them! And thank you :)
I loooove soft batch cookies and this fall twist you’ve put on the classic version looks SO good. WANT!!!
Me too! Thanks Amy :)
These look fantastic! Can’t wait to try them out.
I hope you do! :) Thanks Heather.
These look great, and with a severe egg allergy in the house, we are so excited to find a recipe that doesn’t call for egg (so hard to find in the world of baked goods outside of allergy specific content)! Thanks!
I totally understand! Food allergies are SO hard and can often be frustrating and limiting at times. I hope your family enjoys these cookies! :)
What a great way to make chocolate chip cookies festive!
Thanks Erin!
I am not a fan of cakey pumpkin cookies at all! Your soft-baked style pumpkin cookies look incredible Rachel!
Same here Sally! And thank you :)
These DO look like they have the perfect texture! Thanks for doing the hard work for the rest of us;-)
Thanks Lauren! :)
Oh man these are looking good and so perfect for the Fall!
Thanks Meagan!
These look incredible and I love that they are soft and not cakey!!
Right? :) Thanks Stephanie!
Oh my gosh, cookie perfection right there!! I’ve been baking all the pumpkin things lately, but not cookies. Yum!!
You clearly need to change that ;) And thanks Tracey!
I’d love a dozen of these, please!
So sweet :) Thanks
It can be really hard to get cookies to stay chewy and not turn cakey when adding pumpkin puree but you nailed these! Pinned!
Thanks so much Averie!
Holy bananas, can I come over and help you get rid of these?? Lol! They look delish!!
haha of course! :)
These look perfect! Nobody likes a cakey pumpkin cookie, I’m glad you did all the research for us!
Thanks Mimi! :)
Made them at 11pm last night and promptly devoured 3. So good!! Finally a pumpkin cookie that is NOT cakey. I <3 you.
LOVE that you loved them :)
They look so soft! I LOVE a good soft chocolate chip cookie!mmm mmm and pumpkin too? Good lord yes!
Thanks so much Angie! :)
they sound yummy!
Oh they are! You’ll have to give them a try :)
ummmm yes please! there’s nothing about this recipe that i don’t like. can’t wait to give them a go! :D
Haha yes! Please do! :)
These are some awesome cookies! I love anything nice and soft.
Thanks Jocelyn!
First off, these cookies do sound and look amazing. I have a question though, if you wanted to make these tonight can you put them in the fridge for a shorter period than over night? My family would love these and the last cookie I made was just devoured.
A friend and fellow blogger of mine made/baked/ate all in the same evening. She simply flash froze them for 30 minutes. It just helps to harden the dough up a bit more before baking as soft dough will spread a lot more and quickly. Enjoy! :)
What is “pinch cloves”?
A pinch of ground cloves.
definitely plan to give these a go! we have our favorite pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, but i’m always up for trying a new one :)
I hope you enjoy them :)
OHMY! these just exited my oven..the smell..the TASTE. I replaced the choco chips with Reese’s peanut butter chips. really tasty too! YUM! Thanks for this enjoyment. :)
Thanks for sharing! I’m glad you enjoyed them. :)
I can’t even tell you how in love with these cookies I am right now. They look like the perfect chocolate chip cookie, and adding in the pumpkin is such a great idea! I wanted to let you know that I shared this recipe on my blog’s Weekend Wrap-Up. Thank you for such an amazing recipe, and I hope you’re having a nice weekend!
Made these tonight and they were so yummy. Mine didn’t flatten out like yours, but they were delish. Kids couldn’t get enough. Thanks for the recipe!
I’m glad you enjoyed them! :)
So excited about these! I love all things Fall. The batter is in the freezer as I type bc I cannot wait until tomorrow to try these. I’m selling the rest at my school bake sale tomorrow-whatever is left!
I hope you enjoy them! :)
I was just wishing Dairy Queen delivered when I saw this recipe. Will these turn out well if not refrigerated?
Others have opted to do a flash freeze for 30 or so minutes prior to baking. It’s simply to harden the dough slightly before baking so it doesn’t spread the second it enters the oven. :)
I must say, I’m shocked to find a cookie recipe that doesn’t call for eggs, or am I missing something here? I’m actually in the process of making these right now, I hope they turn out just as great as yours look!
This is an egg-free cookie recipe. So no, you’re not missing anything :) Enjoy!
Seriously amazing! I am always making cookies for friends, family and coworkers, and these are delicious! Thank you for a fabulous recipe. :)
So glad you enjoyed them! :)
Refrigerating them overnight I think was way too long – they were so cold, that they barely cooked outward at all, and the inside didn’t cook before the outside was almost too done!
I’ve cooked these several times myself as have many others without issue. It’s possible that your fridge is either set to a much colder temperature or your oven isn’t cooking at the correct temperature. Keep in mind that these will look slightly undercooked as they are a soft cookie so you don’t cook them until crisp on the exterior.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! My search for great pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe is over! I melted my butter and left out the allspice bc I ran out and the result was still spectacular! I hate the cakey gross pumpkin cookies so I usually stay clear of the pumpkin but in light of the fall holidays I wanted to bake something more festive with my toddler. Did I say thank you yet?
You’re welcome and thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the cookies! :)
So I’ve yet to bake the actual cookie yet, and I’m pretty sure I’ve eaten at least a third of the dough. Is it wrong to make this recipe JUST for the dough?? I’m in love. And it’ll probably only multiply after I try it in cookie form. A million thumbs up!
It’s a devilish cookie dough! And definitely even better as a baked cookie! You’ll have to give the baked version a try if the dough lasts that long ;)
What adjustments would you do for high altitude? I always have a problem when making chocolate chip cookies, they never turn out right. my town elevation is almost 6,000
I’m not familiar with altitude adjustments but I’m sure doing a quick search might give you some suggestions.
No eggs?
Correct. This is an egg free recipe.
I’ve made these twice now…the first time I made them they were gone in 2 days and the next time I made them for a party and doubled the recipe – they were gone by the end of the night. I got so many compliments and they really are AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! Probably the best cookies I’ve EVER made!
So glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing! :)
I noticed no eggs in recipe? Is that true?
Correct, this is an egg free recipe.
I made these cookies tonight, and I must have done something wrong because they turned out so cakey and lumpy! (They still tasted delicious though.) I wonder if I didn’t chill the dough for long enough – I chilled it in the fridge for about two hours, but after reading the comments, it seems that I should have chilled the dough overnight.
(I also made your mini apple pie cheesecakes and they were a HUGE success!)
It definitely needs to be on the firmer side (while not being rock hard) prior to shaping and baking. But they definitely shouldn’t be cakey at all, more of a traditional chocolate chip cookie texture.
do you use a mixer?
I use a stand mixer.
You will not believe how fast these cookies go in our household. Now it is our church favorite as well. Thanks and Merry Christmas from our home in Japan to you. These are the best cookies.
Love hearing that! So glad everyone is enjoying them. Thanks for sharing! :)
Making these for the first time this fall. They are always a treat to look forward too! Plus I don’t have to feel guilty about eating raw cookie dough since they’re egg free. Yay!
So glad you’ve enjoyed them! Thanks for sharing, Rachel! :)