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Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies stay soft for days with a perfect balance of crispy edges and a pillowy, moist center. The secret lies in straining the pumpkin puree, using a high ratio of brown sugar, and chilling the dough.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ cup (120g) 100% pure pumpkin puree, strained to remove excess liquid
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups (250g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: ½ cup toasted pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add the whole egg, egg yolk, and strained pumpkin puree. Mix on low speed until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until the flour disappears. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips (and pecans if using) with a rubber spatula.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 3 days).
  8. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden, but centers still look soft.
  10. Let cookies sit on the hot baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Strain the pumpkin puree to remove excess water for better chewiness. Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading and enhance flavor. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.

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