These vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fall flavors. Perfect for the autumn season, they combine the sweetness of pumpkin with rich chocolate chips for a delightful treat. Here’s how to make them!

Ingredients

• ¾ cup (170g) vegan butter, melted
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
• ¾ cup (180ml) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (170g) dairy-free chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, combine the melted vegan butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
   • Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips.
5. Scoop the Dough:
   • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Flatten them slightly if desired.
6. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft. They will firm up as they cool.
7. Cool:
   • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for Success

• Chilling the Dough: For chewier cookies, consider chilling the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before baking.
• Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
• Customization: Feel free to add nuts or swap out chocolate chips for dried fruit if desired!

These vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are sure to become a favorite! Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as a sweet snack any time of day!