Step 1

Preheat oven to 375° F. Line baking pans with Silpat liners or parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and egg. Stir until well combined.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 4

Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and stir until well combined.

Step 5

Add the chocolate chips to the batter and stir until thoroughly combined.

Step 6

Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop the dough, about 2-inches apart, on the prepared pans.

Step 7

Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are lightly browned and set.

Step 8

Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the pan before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.