🕒 Prep Time: 1 hr 30 min
🕒 Cook Time: 11 min
🕒 Total Time: 1 hr 41 min
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup Libby’s Pumpkin Puree, room temp
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large egg yolks, room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cups + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup finely chopped chocolate bar or chocolate chips
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper. - Brown the Butter 🔥
Melt butter in a stainless steel pan until it foams and smells nutty. Watch closely so it doesn’t burn. Cool in the fridge until it’s at 75°F, stirring every 10–15 minutes. You’ll need just under 1 cup of browned butter. - Blot the Pumpkin 🎃
Spread pumpkin puree on a plate and blot with paper towels until it feels like soft playdough. You should have about 1/3 cup when finished. - Mix the Dough
Whisk the cooled butter with both sugars for 1 minute—it’ll look like pale, wet sand. Add egg yolks, vanilla, and blotted pumpkin. Mix until smooth. - Add Dry Ingredients
Fold in flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips. Mix gently—don’t overdo it! - Scoop & Shape
Use a 3-tbsp cookie scoop to portion dough. Roll into balls and space them 2–3 inches apart on the trays. For extra gooeyness, press more chopped chocolate on top. - Bake to Perfection 🍪
Bake one tray at a time for 9–13 minutes. Edges should be golden, centers slightly underbaked. Use a round cookie cutter to “scoot” them into perfect circles right out of the oven. - Cool & Enjoy
Let cookies cool on the pan before transferring. Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
Pro Tips
- Don’t skip blotting the pumpkin! It keeps the cookies chewy, not cakey.
- Freeze for later: Roll dough into balls and freeze. Let them thaw before baking.
- Use chopped chocolate: For gooey pools, skip chips and chop your favorite dark bar.
Nutrition Info
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cookie | 210 | 2g | 28g | 11g | 1g | 16g |
Disclaimer:
Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
