Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies I Recipe
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies I

By: Beth 
"You will be glad you tried this unique combination of nuts, chocolate, spices, and pumpkin."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (139)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the pumpkin and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon; gradually mix into the creamed mixture. Stir in the walnuts and chocolate chips. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 95 | Total Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2006 by lknudsen   view full review
Excellent recipe. Made a few changes according to reviews- used butter instead of shortening,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2003 by BRANDIJO   view full review
These are a big hit with my family! I actually use the entire can of pumpkin and add a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2007 by TRINAK   view full review
These are awesome! I make these every year around this time,they are my husbands absolute...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2003 by QUETZALBYRD   view full review
Very flavorful. I added a bit more pumpkin than it called for to give it more of a pumpkiny...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2003 by LORI GRAVLEY   view full review
The dough doesn't spread, so you might want to press it down like a peanut butter cookie. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2005 by GREENEYEDFAY   view full review
These are so yummy!!! I saw cookies like these in a store a few days before making them. But...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by Jinxie1300   view full review
Thank you so much for this recipe! I was able to make the best cookies for my dad since...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2003 by Jenny Bauman   view full review
These cookies are perfect to make for any occasion! They aren't too sweet, so you can eat more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by Tracie Jean   view full review
I've been making these type of cookies for years and they're always a favorite of my kids...I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2005 by PUMPKIN2BOO   view full review
I used mini chocolate chip morsels and it was very good also.

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