Nana's Spicy Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies

Nana's spicy pumpkin chocolate cookies are soft, chewy, and full of pumpkin flavor, two kinds of gooey chocolate, and rolled in a spicy cinnamon-sugar mixture.

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

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 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'sĀ®)

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl.

  3. 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.

  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a SilpatĀ® baking mat.

  5. Roll 1 1/2 tablespoons of chilled dough into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

Cook's Note:

The dough can remain in the refrigerator for 2 days if necessary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

136 Calories
5g Fat
21g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 136
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 56mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 41mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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