Easy Pumpkin Chip Cookies

Ingredients and Weight: - All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (281g) - Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g) - Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) - Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g) - Ground ginger: 1/2 teaspoon (1g) - Ground cloves: 1/4 teaspoon (1g) - Pumpkin puree: 1 cup (240g) - Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g) - Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g) - Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml) - Large eggs: 2 - Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g) - Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup (170g)

Preparation Time: - 15 minutes

Cooking Time: - 10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level: - 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
In a large bowl, cream together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs.
Beat in the softened butter until just combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.
Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per cookie): - Calories: 170 - Fat: 9g - Saturated fat: 5g - Cholesterol: 35mg - Sodium: 120mg - Carbohydrates: 23g - Dietary fiber: 1g - Sugar: 15g - Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics: - Soft and chewy - Rich pumpkin flavor - Sweet and spicy - Chocolatey

User Comments: - "These cookies are amazing! They're so soft and pumpkiny, with just the right amount of spices and chocolate chips." - "I love how easy these cookies are to make. They're perfect for a quick and festive treat." - "My family loves these cookies! They're a fall favorite."

Special Precautions and Tips: - To make ahead, chill the dough for at least 2 hours before baking. - If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheet lightly with butter or cooking spray. - Don't overbake the cookies, as they will dry out. - If you don't have pumpkin puree, you can use canned or homemade mashed sweet potatoes.