Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar, pumpkin, melted butter, and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add the eggs, and beat for 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk the pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and kosher salt in a small bowl. Add to the wet ingredients and mix well. Add 2 cups of the flour, and mix until incorporated. Repeat with 2 more cups of flour, and then the final cup. Add the chocolate chips, and mix just until incorporated.

Step 4

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat. Drop 1/4 cup rounded scoops (I use an 18/8 cookie scoop) of the cookie dough on the sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Step 5

Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.