1½cupsall purpose flouradd up to 1/4 cup more based on consistency of dough
⅓teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonpumpkin pie spice
¾teaspoonbaking soda
Toppings
¾cupwhite chocolate chips
Instructions
Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Blot the pumpkin purée with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, then mix in the pumpkin and vanilla until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
Fold in white chocolate chips. If dough feels sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time until it holds shape.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Preheat the oven to 380°F
Scoop dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a glass.
Bake for 10–11 minutes, until edges are just golden and centers look slightly soft.
Let cookies rest on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. They’ll finish setting off the heat.
Notes
“Soda spreads, powder puffs” — remember it when you’re tempted to swap leaveners!
Cream longer than you think you might need. You want the butter pale and airy — that’s for structure, not just sweetness.
Blot pumpkin on a paper towel for a few minutes before adding. You’ll remove excess liquid without losing flavor.