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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

I checked the first item off my list and made some of these yummy fall treats for a friend's 30th birthday shindig!

Here is what you will need:

2 sticks of unsalted butter (softened)

1 cup sugar

1 cup light brown sugar

2 eggs (at room temp)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup canned pumpkin puree

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

How to do it:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Using a mixer or whisk, cream butter and sugars together; add vanilla. Next, add one egg at a time until well mixed; then incorporate pumpkin puree. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda and spices. Slowly add flour mixture until well incorporated. Add chocolate pieces last.

Bake for approx. 15-17 minutes and let cool on wire rack. Then enjoy with your favorite ice cream, a latte, or as a late night snack all by themselves!