Fall Meets Chocolate Chip Magic
If there’s one cookie that screams fall coziness, it’s Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Soft, chewy, and spiced with Watkins Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice, these cookies combine the best of autumn with the gooey goodness of chocolate chips. They’re basically like a pumpkin pie and a chocolate chip cookie had the sweetest baby.
Whether you’re baking for a Halloween party, Thanksgiving dessert tray, or just to fill your cookie jar, these will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Soft, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips.
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Perfectly spiced with Watkins Pumpkin Pie Spice.
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Easy to freeze → dough or baked cookies.
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Great for parties, bake sales, or gifting.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons Watkins Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon Watkins Mediterranean Sea Salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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¾ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
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2 teaspoons Watkins Organic Original Gourmet Baking Vanilla®
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1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Mix dry ingredients: flour, Watkins Pumpkin Pie Spice, baking soda, and sea salt.
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Cream butter + sugars: Beat until light and fluffy.
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Add wet ingredients: Mix in egg, pumpkin puree, and Watkins Vanilla.
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Combine: Stir in dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
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Chill dough: Refrigerate for 30 minutes for chewier cookies.
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Bake: Scoop onto lined trays and bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
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Cool & enjoy: Soft, chewy, pumpkin-spiced perfection.
Cost-Saving Tips ๐ฐ
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Stock up on canned pumpkin in fall—it’s inexpensive and shelf-stable.
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Swap semisweet chips with whatever chocolate you have on hand.
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Freeze extra dough balls → fresh-baked cookies anytime.
Holiday Prep Hacks ๐
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Bake ahead and freeze for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving.
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Package in festive bags → great for classroom or party favors.
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Serve with hot cocoa or coffee for a cozy holiday pairing.
Why Watkins Products Are Key ๐ฟ
Watkins Pumpkin Pie Spice is the heart of this recipe, bringing that warm, spiced aroma every fall kitchen craves. Mediterranean Sea Salt balances the sweetness, while Watkins Vanilla adds richness that ties it all together.
With 150+ years of heritage, Watkins ensures these cookies aren’t just seasonal treats—they’re holiday traditions.
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Conclusion: Your New Favorite Fall Cookie
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with warm spices and gooey chocolate. Whether you’re baking ahead for the holidays or enjoying them fresh from the oven, Watkins spices make them a fall must-have.
✨ Pin this recipe, bake a batch, and let Watkins flavor your autumn.
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