Comments on: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

By: Brianne

Brianne — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:56:28 +0000

Ive made this recipe every fall for years. However, I just noticed that the baking instructions are now different. I always place two balls on top of each other and bake for 11-12 minutes per instructions from years past. These are a favourite of everyone I know!

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 22:44:44 +0000

In reply to Maria.

If you make bigger cookie balls, you’ll want to cook them for a couple minutes longer 🙂 I usually bake until they are set, no longer glossy on top! Glad the recipe worked with the GF flour!

By: Maria

Maria — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:35:21 +0000

I made half these cookies GF using King Arthur Measure for Measure 1:1 and they came out delicious! Very very tasty. However, I used a bigger scoop than recommended (24), and I still baked them for 11 minutes as recommended. They came up chewy, borderline raw (I still love them like that but my husband had trouble with the cookie sticking to the roof of his mouth) I wonder how much longer do I need to bake them. “Under baking” is a new thing for me and I am not sure if is normal or not to have such chewiness. Thank you!

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 23:18:35 +0000

In reply to Michelle.

Thank you so much Michelle! 🙂

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:41:25 +0000

I made these over the weekend and these have got to be some of the best cookies I’ve ever made! Definitely making a second batch this week just to have ready to go in the freezer and to share the love with others. Thank you for this killer recipe!

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:16:10 +0000

In reply to Joanne.

I’m so sorry I’ve never tested these with gluten free flour and am not very experienced with gluten free baking to be honest. Wish I could be of more help

By: Joanne

Joanne — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:53:09 +0000

Can these be made gluten free by substituting gluten free flour? This recipe looks delicious, but I have to eat gluten free.

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 18:27:18 +0000

In reply to melanie.

Sorry these weren’t what you were hoping for!

By: melanie

melanie — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:10:42 +0000

I made these today using a real baking pumpkin vs. canned and they took way longer to cook than indicated in recipe. They still didn’t come out anywhere near as good as the ones I made last year which is disappointing since it had so many steps.

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:36:06 +0000

In reply to Sara.

I am so happy to hear this Sara! Thanks so much for your comment! 🙂

By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 16:53:35 +0000

These cookies were easy to make and absolutely delicious! The recipe has great tips to making the cookies come out perfectly. I loved the tip to place more chocolate chips on top straight out of the oven so they look even more appetizing! The cookies turned out great and so did the picture I took of them!

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:07:55 +0000

In reply to Carly.

Yay! I am so happy to hear this Carly! Thanks for your comment! 🙂

By: Carly

Carly — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 18:12:50 +0000

I have made many pumpkin cookie recipes over the years and none compare to this incredible recipe! Officially a family staple for years to come

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:14:18 +0000

In reply to Laura.

So happy to hear these were a hit! Thanks Laura 🙂

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 22:19:31 +0000

So good! I halved the recipe because all the cookies in my house get eaten whether there are a lot or only a few, lol. But I kept the pumpkin to 1/3, and added 1/4 cup flour (to the halved amount) to make up for the extra wet ingredient. I’m a no-fuss baker so I didn’t
shape or chill the dough or anything, just plopped it down. Baked for 11 mins and they’re so yummy! I’m sure the consistency is more “cakey”? than what a cookie should be, but everyone loved them anyway! If I need more than 12 cookies I’ll follow the recipe as written. ?

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 02:20:49 +0000

In reply to Tracy.

Yes that’s fine; just make sure it’s taller rather than wider 🙂 I don’t find them overly sweet, but if you’re worried you could likely leave out some of the sugar! Enjoy!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 15:28:56 +0000

In reply to chelseamessyapron.

Chelsea, instead of rolling two balls of dough per cookie, what would happen if you just rolled one larger ball of dough per cookie? I haven’t made them yet, but am getting ready to, right now. But, I’m omitting the chocolate chips, I just want a pumpkin cookie. I always omit chocolate chips and usually use raisins and nuts, in chocolate chip recipes, but these will just be pumpkin cookies w/ no added ingredients. Aren’t they awfully sweet, w/ 1 cup of sugar to 1-1/2 cups of flour, plus chocolate chips?

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 15:20:48 +0000

In reply to Ashley.

You put frozen cookie dough into the oven to bake? Frozen dough is very different from chilled dough. Typically you don’t have to chill a drop cookie recipe, but to actually freeze it.. not surprised they didn’t cook in the middle. It’s the first time I’ve ever heard of baking a frozen cookie dough.

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 04:00:06 +0000

In reply to AL.

I’m sorry I’ve never tested this recipe with gluten free flour and am not familiar enough to give recommendations.

By: AL

AL — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 03:53:06 +0000

Can we use gluten free all purpose flour instead? I imagine needing more baking soda

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 21:39:51 +0000

In reply to AJ Page.

So happy to hear these were the best cookies you’ve ever had! 🙂 Makes my day!! Thanks for the comment and review!

By: AJ Page

AJ Page — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 20:19:49 +0000

I made these for my husband to take to work a couple years ago and I frequently was asked when I’d send him to work with more! I’m so excited fall is back around and it is time to whip these up again. Honestly the best cookies I’ve ever had!

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:10:13 +0000

In reply to Aly.

So happy to hear you enjoyed!! I would recommend freezing the dough (rolled into balls first and stored in an airtight bag), not the actual cookies (I’ve found freezing the baked cookies loses texture/flavor). Freeze dough balls for up to 1 month! 🙂

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:06:25 +0000

In reply to Bernie.

So glad you enjoyed! Thanks Bernie!

By: Bernie

Bernie — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:55:10 +0000

Made these they were good. But they did not spread very much. Easy but time consuming!

By: Aly

Aly — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 15:32:43 +0000

Amazing cookies! I couldn’t stop eating them. 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup coconut oil mix was fine too! Can we freeze the cookies? How long can we leave in the freezer?

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:05:04 +0000

In reply to Heather V..

So happy you enjoyed these cookies! Thanks for the comment Heather 🙂

By: Heather V.

Heather V. — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:07:39 +0000

Omg these cookies are delicious!!! The perfect combination of pumpkin, spices & of course chocolate! I don’t mind my cookies cakey, so after chilling the dough for an hour I formed single sized balls on cookie sheets (12 /sheet) and baked them for 12 minutes each. I think they turned out perfectly!! So happy I came across this recipe, thanks! 🙂

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 16:29:53 +0000

In reply to Carol.

Hey Carol! Check out the 2nd photo in this post: https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/best-snickerdoodle-cookies/ that’s the shape and size 🙂

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:12:56 +0000

Hi there,
I don’t quite understand the stacking process. Could you explain with a tiny bit more detail?
Thanks.

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:41:10 +0000

In reply to Mallory.

So happy to hear it!! Thank you for the comment Mallory 🙂

By: Mallory

Mallory — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:34:33 +0000

These are so great!!! My husband and I both loved them! Thanks for the great recipe!

By: Heidi Strutzenberger

Heidi Strutzenberger — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 18:22:26 +0000

These are very delicious! I love how all the ingredients like the spices can be adjusted and your encouraged to adjust to your preference! I used the stove top for the butter because i don’t have a microwave any longer. These filled my house with a delicious fall aroma! Thanks for the recipe! Happy Fall Ya’ll!!

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 17:14:14 +0000

In reply to Jenna.

LOVE hearing that! Thank you so much for the comment and passing along my recipe Jenna 🙂

By: Jenna

Jenna — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 03:18:22 +0000

I’ve made many cookies but I’ve never found a recipe as good as this one! I’ve already passed on the recipe a couple of times it’s that good! I really love how this is a non-cakey pumpkin cookie. Thank you!

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 04:53:42 +0000

In reply to Phani.

I’m so happy you’ve enjoyed these cookies! 🙂 Here’s a good visual (different cookies I’ve made, but same shape! :)) https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Cookie-Dough.jpg Enjoy!

By: Phani

Phani — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 04:44:44 +0000

Someone I know made this recipe. The cookies were soo delicious I asked her for the recipe! Her cookies were cakey but still delicious. Please will you post a pic of the rectangle stack or draw it out even? It would be sooo helpful! I see that others have asked the for the same thing. Thank you!

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 15:50:53 +0000

In reply to Renee.

So happy to hear you enjoyed the cookies and the instructions were helpful 🙂 I’ll work on getting a process picture up on these 🙂 Thanks Renee!

By: Renee

Renee — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 04:56:21 +0000

I made these tonight for my sister’s Halloween party and they turned out perfectly! The detailed instructions helped a lot. Most of my cookies turned out perfectly round, but a couple were a little more oval-shaped because of the way the rectangular stack decided to melt. I was a little confused at first about what the stack was supposed to look like so a picture of that might help. But no complaints, they look and taste great! Thank you.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:30:32 +0000

My four year old and I are making them as we speak they are currently chilling. I cannot wait for the final product!! However I feel silly that I do not understand the “stacking” method… any help!?

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 19:32:54 +0000

In reply to Dana.

So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment Dana 🙂

By: Dana

Dana — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:54:22 +0000

I could not wait the full hour for chilling these because I was just too excited to eat them!!! I have never been able to get a cookie to be cakey, and I didn’t have that problem with these either. Oh my gosh these cookies are good!!!

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:20:40 +0000

In reply to Dallas.

Sure 🙂

By: Dallas

Dallas — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 09:00:37 +0000

Would it be possible to just use pumpkin pie spice in place of the seasonings?

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 03:16:02 +0000

In reply to Erin.

I’m happy you enjoyed these overall Erin! They may have come out more cakey than desired due to too much flour; did you spoon and level the flour when you measured it? Glad to hear you’d make these again though! I’ll be working on getting a video tutorial up for these 🙂

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 19:28:00 +0000

These were excellent, wonderful flavor, and simple, although mine still came out cakey on two different batches. The second time I followed the instructions more about chilling, but either way, they were a taller cookie, unlike the photo, still moist and cakey, but delicious! Would have liked to have seen a photo of the stacking method of placing them on the pan. I don’t mind them cakey, I would make them again!

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 17:12:51 +0000

In reply to jen.

So thrilled to hear these were a hit! 🙂 Thanks for the comment Jen 🙂

By: jen

jen — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 17:06:51 +0000

These were amazing! I had made the “cake” ones the last few years. While I’d say those are more pumpkin-y, these are a more well rounded fall flavor due to the spices. I am making a second batch today after I roast up the porch pumpkins 🙂 Thanks for sharing this recipe!

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 03:24:05 +0000

In reply to Kylie.

I’m so thrilled to hear that! 🙂 Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment Kylie 🙂

By: Kylie

Kylie — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 01:38:52 +0000

These cookies are absolutely delicious!!! I used coconut oil in place of butter and dairy free chocolate chips to make them suitable for a friend! They turned out chewy like you described! We enjoyed them so much I am making another batch tonight!

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 03:07:15 +0000

In reply to Bethany.

Haha 🙂 Yes, ONLY making two dozen is definitely a fault of this recipe 😉 Thank you so much Bethany! I’m thrilled you enjoyed these!

By: Bethany

Bethany — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 02:08:27 +0000

I made these today and they are prefect! A new Go To recipe! I will be doubling or tripling next time though since it ONLY makes two dozen ?

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 03:34:09 +0000

In reply to Ashley.

That should work great! Cover them tightly and note that you might need to bake a minute or two longer. Enjoy 🙂

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 03:26:37 +0000

In reply to Katherine.

Thank you so much! I think these are best eaten by 3-4 days. I really have no idea on shipping these; I’ve never tried that. Wish I could be of more help, but hopefully someone else can chime in! 🙂

By: Katherine

Katherine — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 01:35:05 +0000

These look so great! Do you have any idea how long these could stay fresh? And how I could possibly ship them? Thank you, excited to try these!!

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 15:31:45 +0000

In reply to Ashley.

I’m so thrilled you enjoyed these cookies. Thank you for the comment Ashley! 🙂

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:07:13 +0000

I made these when I got a pumpkin at a market, seeing how it is August and I have been waiting months to make something with pumpkin, I couldnt wait! But, because it is August, and its too hot to turn on my oven, I decided to make the batter the night before and freeze the balls of dough to pop in the oven early the next morning on one of the colder mornings of the week. I had to cook them for 5 minutes more, and they didnt quite spread like the picture, but they taste great! If you want them to spread out, I dont recommend baking from frozen. Happy that I now have some leftover dough balls in the freezer for when Im craving for more pumpkin cookies! Thanks for the recipe!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 15:59:41 +0000

Could I form the cookies and then refridgerate overnight and bake the cookies the next morning? Or would that make it too chilled and affect the baking?

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:39:29 +0000

In reply to Robin.

Hey Robin! So great to hear! I’m so happy you tried out these cookies too! Thank you 🙂

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:29:19 +0000

Hi Chelsea,

I loved these just as much as your chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies, they are awesome! Not too spicey which is perfect for me, and awesomely chewy. Thanks for another great cookie recipe!!!

Robin

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:55:01 +0000

In reply to Samantha Gallegos.

Thanks Samantha! 🙂

By: Samantha Gallegos

Samantha Gallegos — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:37:07 +0000

These look so perfect I wish I had one right now. Going to have to find some time to make these this week!

By: Whitni @ A Cookie & A Kiss

Whitni @ A Cookie & A Kiss — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 04:36:55 +0000

I love that this is a “non-cakey” recipe. I do love the cakey kind but I would love to try some that aren’t! I will have to try! Thanks!

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 15:37:39 +0000

In reply to Lori Williamson.

Haha exactly 🙂 🙂 Thanks so much Lori!! I hope you LOVE these!

By: Lori Williamson

Lori Williamson — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 02:22:32 +0000

These look amazing. And kudos to the ” exactly complete” intructions in the recipe! Nice, no mistaking that huh? =) Can’t wait to try them. I love pumpkin, and chocolate, yay!