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Chai Spiced Pumpkin Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150
Delight in these soft, chewy pumpkin cookies infused with warm chai spices and chocolate chips, perfect for festive occasions or cozy treats.

Ingredients

Pumpkin Puree

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (Use 100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling)

Brown Sugar

  • ¾ cup brown sugar (Packed for moisture and flavor)

Neutral Oil or Melted Unsalted Butter

  • ½ cup oil or melted butter (Keeps cookies soft and chewy)

Large Egg Yolk

  • 1 large egg yolk (Helps bind the dough)

Vanilla Extract

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Enhances flavor)

All-purpose Flour

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (Provides structure; use gluten-free if needed)

Baking Soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (Leavening agent)

Baking Powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder (Additional lift)

Salt

  • ¼ teaspoon salt (Balances sweetness)

Chai Spice Mix

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • a pinch finely ground black pepper (Optional, adds warmth)

Chocolate Chips

  • ½ cup chocolate chips (white chocolate chunks or toffee bits)

Maple Glaze or Cream Cheese Frosting

  • for drizzling or sandwiching (Adds richness and festive finish)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix pumpkin, brown sugar, oil, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Combine dry ingredients and chai spices; fold into wet mixture.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and scoop onto baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, cool, then drizzle with glaze or frosting.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality spices and pumpkin puree.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chai, cookies, pumpkin