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As the leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing quite like the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked cookies filling your home. These Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Surprise Cookies are a delight that beautifully merges the classic fall flavors of pumpkin spice with rich, gooey chocolate. Ideal for autumn gatherings, Halloween parties, or simply enjoying on a chilly evening, these cookies offer a perfect bite of sweetness with every morsel.
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Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Surprise Cookies Recipe

These delightful cookies are filled with milk chocolate and feature a festive jack-o'-lantern design, perfect for Halloween. They combine the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with a sweet surprise inside.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, cookies, dessert, Halloween, pumpkin spice
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 150kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • orange and black icing
  • edible googly eyes

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Fold in the milk chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
  • Scoop dough, flatten slightly, and place extra chocolate chips in the center before rolling into a ball.
  • Score jack-o'-lantern faces on each cookie before baking.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
  • Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely and decorate.

Notes

For a fun touch, add edible googly eyes to your cookies.