Spiced Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg and pumpkin puree until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.