Name: Nana's Spicy Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 69 min
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar, divided; 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted; 0.25 cup dark brown sugar; 6 tablespoons pumpkin puree; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 2.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon baking soda; 0.25 teaspoon baking powder; 0.25 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste; 0.5 cup white candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

Nana's Spicy Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies

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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.

Recipe by Culinary Envy

Published on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

9 mins

Additional Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 9 mins

Servings:

Yield:

24 cookies

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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®)

Directions

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.

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
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
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.