Description
As that crisp autumn chill sets in, nothing feels more comforting than the aroma of pumpkin spice wafting from the oven. Among the many seasonal treats, Chocolate Dipped Pumpkin Cookies stand out as a festive, indulgent, and crowd-pleasing dessert. These cookies combine the warm, spiced flavor of pumpkin with the rich decadence of dark chocolate, creating a dessert that feels both nostalgic and gourmet.
Ingredients
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg, room temperature 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar ½ cup canned pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cinnamon-sugar mixture (⅓ cup sugar + ½ teaspoon cinnamon) 1 ½ cups dark chocolate melting wafers (Ghirardelli recommended) Optional: festive sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. 2. Cream the Wet Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar, pumpkin puree, and egg until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla extract. 3. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures – Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. 4. Chill the Dough – Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 5. Shape and Coat – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop 1½ tbsp of dough, roll into balls, and coat in cinnamon sugar. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. 6. Bake – Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are set and centers soft. Cool on a wire rack. 7. Dip in Chocolate – Melt chocolate wafers, dip half of each cookie, and add sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
Notes
**Tips & Variations** – Use high-quality chocolate (like Ghirardelli). – Chill dough to prevent spreading. – Don’t overbake; cookies should stay soft. – White Chocolate Version: use white chocolate instead. – Gluten-Free: use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. **Storage** – Store airtight up to 5 days. – Freeze undipped cookies up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie