How to Make Nana's Spicy Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about fall that just screams for pumpkin-flavored everything, and these Nana's Spicy Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies are the perfect way to satisfy that craving. These cookies are a delicious combination of pumpkin, warm spices, and rich chocolate, making them a delightful treat that's perfect for the season.

Made with real pumpkin puree, these cookies have a moist and tender texture that is perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. The addition of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clov...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar, divided
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • ½ cup white candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 9 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 9 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cookies

  • Whisk 1/2 cup white sugar, melted butter, and brown sugar together in a large bowl. Add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  • Combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
  • Mix flour mixture into the sugar-butter mixture; stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips gently. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat.
  • Roll 1 1/2 tablespoons of chilled dough into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Combine the remaining 1/2 cup white sugar, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Roll dough balls completely in the spicy cinnamon-sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheet, at least 2 inches apart, and slightly flatten the tops.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden and cookies appear under-baked, about 9 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately place candy-coated chocolate pieces on top. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    136 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 56mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 41mg