PUMPKIN CHIP COOKIES

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These golden cakelike cookies are my favorite, especially around the holidays. They disappear quickly from my dessert trays. The subtle pumpkin and cinnamon flavors pair nicely with chocolate chips. -Tami Burroughs, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in pumpkin. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and chocolate chips. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.