Cooking Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the pumpkin purée, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl, mixing until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly underbaked; they'll firm up as they cool.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For best results, be sure not to overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies. Also, if you prefer a more pronounced pumpkin flavor, feel free to add an extra tablespoon of pumpkin purée, but reduce the butter slightly to maintain the right consistency.

Enjoy your delicious pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or a warm beverage for that perfect fall treat!