Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin puree (from a 15 ounce can)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a Silpat.
Mix together the pumpkin, sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
Stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda. Add the flour mixture slowly to the pumpkin mixture & mix well.
Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and walnuts if using.
Use a tablespoon or medium cookie scoop to drop batter onto a baking sheet. Use the back of the spoon or your finger to smooth out the tops slightly.
Top the cookie dough with the reserved chocolate chips. Bake for 10 minutes.
Let the cookies cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in a sealed container.
