Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are amazing and such an essential part of the Autumn season. You might have seen my delicious almond flour pumpkin cookies, but if you have a nut allergy or don’t have almond flour, you will want to try this new nut-free recipe with very simple ingredients and minimal steps. However, if you prefer a thicker cookie, try my Banana Bread Cookies.
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need to bake delicious vegan cookies this fall are:
All-Purpose Flour – You can also use white spelt flour or white wholewheat flour. Canned Pumpkin Puree – This is not pumpkin pie filling! Pumpkin puree is made from pure pumpkins with no added oil or added sugar. If you can’t buy store-bought pure pumpkin puree, try my homemade pumpkin puree recipe. Soft Brown Sugar or coconut sugar. Sugar – You can also use sugar-free sweeteners like Swerve. Maple Syrup, molasse, or brown rice syrup. Pumpkin Pie Spices – for classic fall flavors. Baking Soda – for a small rise. Vegan Butter – melted and cooled at room temperature. Vanilla Extract – for flavor Vegan Dark Chocolate Chips – I like to use mini chocolate chips for cookies. They easily blend in the dough.
How To Make Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you are a baking lover, put your apron on and try baking a batch of these chewy vegan pumpkin cookies.
Baking The Cookies
Meanwhile, line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray cooking oil on the paper. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). When the dough has chilled, remove the bowl from the fridge, remove the film, and grab 1 1/2 tablespoons of cookie dough in your hand. Roll into a cookie dough ball and place on the cookie sheet, leaving two thumb spaces between each cookie dough ball. Press the top of the cookie a little, not too much, so they keep some decent height when they bake. Bake on the center rack of the oven. They will expand slightly. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until just golden brown on the edges. Let the cookies cool down for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack. Cool completely at room temperature. It takes about 30 minutes to cool.
Storage Instructions
Store the cookies in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 3 to 4 days. You can also store the cookies in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze them in airtight zip-lock bags for a month. Thaw the pumpkin cookies a room temperature the day before eating.
Allergy Swaps
If you need some ingredient substitutions, try some of the options below.
Gluten-Free – I didn’t try all-purpose gluten-free flour but I am pretty sure it will work well if your blend is a 1:1 substitute to wheat flour. This type of blend generally contains added gums that hold the cookie shape well. Chocolate Chips – You can use any type of dairy-free chocolate chips, including white or oat milk chocolate chips. Other options are finely chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds. Sugar – You can replace the granulated sugar with more brown sugar. The cookies will be chewier without white sugar. Vegan Butter – You can use melted coconut oil, but the cookies will harden and crisp more.
Below are my answers to your most common questions about this vegan pumpkin dessert recipe.
