Coffee and Dessert - Pumpkin Chcolate Chip Cookies

Sometimes there is nothing better than a nice hot cup of coffee and a fresh baked cookie. This recipe combines two of my favorites - pumpkin and chocolate. Now that we have moved into fall, it's a great time to fill the house with the aroma of cookies baking in the oven. These are sure to become a family favorite!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
1-1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cups flour
1-1/2 teaspoons milk
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 - 12 ounce package chocolate chips
1 teaspoon salt

Mix ingredients in the order given.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes on a greased cookie sheet.

Enjoy!


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