Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/2 cups flour


1 tsp salt 


1 tsp baking soda


1 tsp cinnamon 
1/2 tsp nutmeg 


1/2 tsp clove 


1 tsp ground ginger


1/ 2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature 


1 cup brown sugar 


1/2 cup sugar 


1 egg, room temperature


15 oz can of pure pumpkin


1-2 tsp vanilla extract 


orange zest of one medium orange

(optional) 
1-2 cups chocolate chips

Step 1:Preheat oven to 375F.

Step 2: Sift together (or whisk in small bowl) flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and ginger together and set aside.

Step 3: Beat butter, brown sugar and sugar together in a large mixer bowl.

Step 4: Add pumpkin and vanilla and mix until incorporated. Then add egg and beat well until fully incorporated.

Step 5: Gradually (I do it in 3 batches) beat in flour mixture.

Step 6: Stir in chocolate chips.

Step 7:Drop rounded spoonfuls onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

Step 8: Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges start to brown. Remove from oven and cool on racks