Description
Delight in these Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough spoonfuls, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and autumn spices with classic chocolate chips. This no-bake treat features heat-treated flour for safety and can be enjoyed immediately or chilled for a firmer texture, making it a perfect seasonal snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, heat-treated (bake at 350°F for 5 mins to kill bacteria)
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon for extra warmth
- Dash of nutmeg or maple extract for depth
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
Mix-ins
- 3 cups chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- White chocolate chips or butterscotch chips for mix-ins (optional)
Instructions
- Heat-treat flour: Spread the flour evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes to eliminate any bacteria. Allow the flour to cool completely before using it in the dough.
- Cream butter & sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter together with the brown sugar and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth, light, and fluffy. This creates the base of your dough.
- Add pumpkin & vanilla: Mix in the pumpkin purée and vanilla extract thoroughly, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough to infuse warm flavors.
- Fold in dry ingredients: Gradually add the cooled, heat-treated flour along with pumpkin pie spice, salt, cinnamon, and a dash of nutmeg or maple extract. Mix until a cohesive dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Incorporate mix-ins: Fold in the chocolate chips, nuts, and any optional white chocolate or butterscotch chips to add texture and variety.
- Chill or serve: You can enjoy the cookie dough immediately as soft spoonfuls or refrigerate it for a firmer consistency. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Be sure to heat-treat the flour to make it safe for raw consumption.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and ensure chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- Add mix-ins according to your preference, varying types of chocolate or nuts.
- Chilling the dough enhances the flavor and texture but is optional.
- Store cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain freshness.
