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Soft pumpkin chocolate chip cookies stacked on a plate, showing their thick, fluffy texture and melty chocolate chips.
Summer Dempsey

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cloud Cookies

These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are soft, cozy, and perfectly spiced with rich chocolate in every bite—an easy homemade dessert that’s perfect for fall baking, holiday treats, and family-friendly sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 48
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 86

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil (can be substituted with vegetable oil)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 bag candy corn (optional)

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer optional
  • Cookie Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the pumpkin purée, sugar, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Combine: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined (don’t overmix!).
  5. Add chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed. (add candy corn if using)
  6. Bake: Drop about a tablespoon size of dough onto your prepared baking sheet (add candy corn on top if desired) and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cookies are set and lightly golden.
  7. Cool and enjoy! Let the cookies rest for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Blot the pumpkin for better texture: If your pumpkin purée is very wet, lightly blot it with paper towels. This helps prevent overly cakey cookies and gives a better soft, chewy texture.
  • Don’t overmix the dough: Once you add the dry ingredients, mix just until combined. Overmixing can lead to dense, tough cookies instead of soft and tender ones.
  • Expect a softer, cake-like cookie: Pumpkin adds moisture, so these cookies will be softer and more tender than classic chocolate chip cookies.
  • Use a cookie scoop for even baking: This helps ensure all cookies bake at the same rate and gives a more uniform look.
  • Check for doneness carefully: These cookies won’t brown as much as traditional cookies. Look for set edges and a soft center rather than deep golden color.
  • Customize the flavor: Add a pinch of nutmeg, cloves, or pumpkin pie spice for a stronger fall flavor if desired.