Pumpkin Bites

These Pumpkin Bites are the perfect little fall cookies packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor and plenty of chocolate chips. Soft, cake-like, and easy to make, these bite-sized treats are perfect for autumn gatherings, Halloween parties, football weekends, or a cozy snack with a glass of cold milk. They’re simple, comforting, and always a crowd favorite.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 36 bites

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Whisk
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Cookie scoop or teaspoon
Cooling rack

Ingredients

1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda.
Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and stir until just combined.
Mix in milk to the mixture.
Fold in chocolate chips and mix evenly throughout.
Scoop small portions of dough (about 1 teaspoon each) onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Bake for 8–10 minutes until the tops are set and the cookies are lightly golden.
Let pumpkin bites cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature with milk, coffee, or your favorite fall drink.

Notes

Texture: These pumpkin bites are naturally soft and cake-like rather than crisp like traditional cookies.
Pumpkin puree: Use plain canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
Chocolate chips: Semi-sweet chocolate balances the sweetness, but dark chocolate chips also work well.

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