One-Bowl Spiced Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft pumpkin cookies studded with dark chocolate chips and warm autumn spices, made quickly in one bowl for effortless baking. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 24 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, teaspoon baking soda, teaspoons pumpkin pie spice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 24, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice until evenly combined.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup canned pumpkin puree, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
- Step 4: Fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Step 5: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart.
- Step 6: Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked.
- Step 7: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Bowl Spiced Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies take to make?
Total time is about 24 minutes (10 min prep + 14 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Bowl Spiced Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Bowl Spiced Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Bowl Spiced Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 24 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 24). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Bowl Spiced Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
