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Soft Pumpkin White Chip Cookies stacked on a rustic plate with cinnamon sticks and white chocolate chips.

Pumpkin White Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy, and full of cozy pumpkin spice flavor — these Pumpkin White Chip Cookies are the ultimate fall treat. Made with real pumpkin puree, warm spices, and creamy white chocolate chips, they’re perfect for Thanksgiving or anytime you crave a sweet autumn bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Stir in white chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
  • Scoop dough (1½ tablespoons each) onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
  • Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve with Pumpkin Spice Milk for the perfect fall treat!

Notes

✔️ For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake and let rest on the tray.
✔️ Make them festive for fall birthday party treats by adding sprinkles.
✔️ To make ahead, freeze cookie dough balls and bake straight from frozen.
✔️ Pair with Apple Crumble or Autumn Harvest Salad for a cozy fall meal.
Keyword Easy Delicious Fall Desserts, Fall Desserts, Homemade Fall Cookie Recipes, Pumpkin Cookies, White Chip Cookies