Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies!!! This combination in a cookie is amazing! You have to try these cookies!
Well, the day has arrived my friends. We’re back to school today. Yes, today . . . finally. I feel like everyone else in the country started school two weeks ago.
If you have kids, you know how tiring this last week has been. Getting ready for back-to-school, both physically and mentally. My youngest doesn’t want to go to pre-school. She’s not excited about going back today at all. A small part of me just wants to keep her home with me because I don’t want to see her crying when I drop her off.
Madeline has been home with me and Phoebe all summer and has gotten quite used to being at home and just having fun. Phoebe, my oldest, is ready and excited to go back. And it wasn’t always like this. Phoebe, my shy one, was the one I used to worry about. All the time. . well, I still do but for different reasons. And now, my little Madeline is growing up and needs to toughen up a little and understand that she needs to go to school and how much she will learn. She’s my crazy, outgoing, brave one and she surprises me sometimes. So, a small, tiny part of me is worried but I know and hope she will do great.
You see, I’m their mother and I would do anything for my girls.
I think any parent can relate and feels the same way. If they are hurting, I want to make them feel better. If they are sad, I want to cheer them up. If someone is mean to them, my hope is to teach them that not everyone is nice but there’s always a reason for someone’s actions and I want my kids to be better. . this lesson is not an easy one and will, of course, take time to learn. Hell, I still have to remind myself of this one. And if they are ever sick, I will do everything in my power to get them better.
But what if things are out of your control?
When I learned that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and OXO was preparing for their annual program benefiting Cookies for Kids’ Cancer and getting some bloggers together, in addition to donating up to $100,000, I immediately wanted to be a part of this.
Cookies for Kids’ Cancer was founded by two OXOnians (OXO employees) who were inspired by their son Liam’s battle with pediatric cancer, a disease which claims the lives of more children in the United States than any other disease. Cookies for Kids’ Cancer provides inspiration and support to allow anyone to easily get involved in fundraising to find a cure for pediatric cancer.
For every stickered OXO item sold, OXO will donate 25 cents in support of pediatric cancer research as part of its $100,000* pledge to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. Look for specially marked OXO products at participating retailers in September!
* In 2014, OXO will donate up to $100,000 to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer through specially marked baking tools, bake sale matches and other fundraising efforts. Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is a recognized 501c(3) public charity duly incorporated under the laws of the state of New Jersey. Your donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. 100% of proceeds raised by Cookies for Kids’ Cancer fund pediatric cancer research.
What to learn how you can get involved beyond buying a OXO stickered product? Click here to learn more.
Where can you find OXO & Cookies for Kids’ Cancer on social media?
Twitter: @OXO / @Cookies4Kids
Instagram: @OXO / @Cookies4Kids
Facebook: facebook.com/OXO / facebook.com/CookiesForKidsCancer
Pinterest: pinterest.com/OXO / pinterest.com/Cookies4Kids
So, I made some Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cookies for you today. Yes, you heard me right! Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip. These are amazing!!
And here’s hoping Madeline and I won’t be going through too many tissues today . . and you’d better believe I still have a couple dozen of these cookies and will have a big plate with 2 big glasses of milk waiting for my girls for our after school snack.
Wishing everyone a great school year this year. . and look for the Cookies for Kids’ Cancer sticker when you are shopping and please help support this wonderful cause.
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 heaping cup pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 1/4 cups blend of semi-sweet + bittersweet chocolate chips
- Special equipment suggested: a OXO medium cookie scoop
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or your non-stick silicone baking mat.
- Using your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar for about 2 to 3 minutes on medium-high speed. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla and pumpkin and mix together for another minute or 2. Add the creamy peanut butter and mix until well combined.
- In a separate medium to large sized mixing bowl, blend together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. While your stand mixer is on a slow speed, slowly pour the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the mixing bowl if needed. Add the chocolate chips and mix again until fully incorporated.
- Using your medium sized cookie scoop, or a little larger than a tablespoon, drop cookie dough balls onto your prepared baking sheet and press down on each slightly to make the cookies flatter and bake for about 12 -14 minutes, or until set and the edges of the cookies are nice and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. I applied and was accepted to participate in this OXO Blogger Outreach program. I am honored to be apart of this and all opinions expressed here are 100% my own.
The Hungry Mum says
Pumpkin & chocolate – oh BABY! I am very lucky: my gals have always wanted to go to kindy & school so I’ve never had that pull. I’m even more lucky as they are both healthy. What a great cause – good on you for supporting it.
hipfoodiemom says
Thanks so much. . and yes, you have a lot to be thankful for! 🙂
Liz+@+Floating+Kitchen says
Delicious looking cookies and a great cause!
hipfoodiemom says
Thanks so much, Liz!
Jess+@+whatjessicabakednext says
Double wow! These cookies look amazing! Love PB and chocolate, definitely one of the best flavour combo’s! Can’t wait to try these out soon! 🙂
hipfoodiemom says
Thanks so much, Jess!!
Shashi+@+RunninSrilankan(dot)com says
These cookies are making me drool – and loved hearing about OXO – I will definitively look for those green stickers!
hipfoodiemom says
I hope you do Shashi!! It’s running for the whole month of September so hopefully you’ll be able to find some things! Thank you!!
Shashi says
These cookies are making me drool – and loved hearing about OXO – I will definitively look for those green stickers!!
Tonia says
My kids started school today too! It is always a bittersweet feeling, isn’t it?
hipfoodiemom says
yes! and I see we both made sweet treats for them! 😛 love it!
Nancy+@+gottagetbaked says
I can’t believe it’s already September! Soon, fall will whip past, it’ll be Halloween, then Christmas, and then 2015! Eeeeek! I can’t imagine how you feel, Alice. Sending your little ones off, seeing the tears, knowing that it’s gotta get done but wanting to do anything you can to stop the sadness. Yes, definitely exhausting. And lady, these cookies look fabulous (LOVE the use of pumpkin in a CCC! I’ve never tried that combo and now I totally want to) and for such a good cause.
hipfoodiemom says
Thanks Nancy! If you like pumpkin, you will love these. . I also added peanut butter so you get a nice hint of both with each bite! I can’t wait for fall. . so excited!
Kelsey @ Badger Kitchen says
Love to see that you are promoting this cause, I guess I have a pretty good excuse to buy some new kitchen gadgets now!
hipfoodiemom says
hey Kelsey, yes, I hope you do!! It is such a wonderful cause!
Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong says
Omg!! Delicious looking cookies.. PB and Chocolate together.. Big Yumm! 🙂
hipfoodiemom says
Thanks so much, Arpita!! and don’t forget the pumpkin! These cookies also have a lovely hint of pumpkin. . delicious!
Connie+|+URBAN+BAKES says
These cookies look amazing!! I cannot wait to get my hands on some pumpkin cookies. Perfect timing right at the change of summer/fall baking!
hipfoodiemom says
haha, thanks Connie! I’ve been baking with pumpkin for a few weeks now .. couldn’t help myself. . fall baking is my favorite time of the year!
Maria+|+Pink+Patisserie says
These cookies look like perfection and I can think of no better way to welcome your girls home.. It’s so hard to see them struggle through that transition, I cried when I dropped my oldest off for high school a few years ago.. took me completely by surprise. It’s so hard to see them grow up, I completely know those feelings Alice.. Hang in there. Fingers crossed for you!!
hipfoodiemom says
Thank you so much, Maria! Both girls did great! Madeline had a slow start and it took her some time but her teachers told me she did great!
Jeanette+|+Jeanette's+Healthy+Living says
These sound amazing! What a fun combination of flavors – good luck with the new school year – I think one of the hardest parts of being a mom is seeing our kids be unhappy or making them do things that they don’t want to. Ah, if there was just an easy way out…
hipfoodiemom says
Thanks so much, Jeanette! I loved reading your post today!
Liz says
You are such a good mama, Alice! I hope your girls have a terrific start to the school year.
P.S. Your cookies look like the perfect after school treat…and I love this OXO cause!
hipfoodiemom says
I know, right?! This #OXOGoodCookies is such a great cause!! Thanks, Liz!
Ethel @eatingininstead says
All my favorite ingredients! These look fabulous. I’m so glad September means pumpkin is back!
hipfoodiemom says
haha, yes!! Thank you, Ethel!
Joanne says
I went to an event alst night hosted by OXO to kick off their month of donating to Cookies For Kids Cancer and it got me so inspired to get baking! Such a great cause. Love these pumpkin peanut butter cookies! Two of my favorites in every bite!
hipfoodiemom says
hey Joanne,
yeah I saw a lot of people posting photos on Instagram from that event. . awesome! and yes, such a great cause!
Meriem @ Culinary Couture says
These sound fab for back to school! Ill be making them for my nephews!
hipfoodiemom says
That’s great! Let me know how they turn out, Meriem! Thank you!
Kelly says
Oh Alice, that must have been tough – I’m terrified that my lil guy won’t be able to adjust next September too when he starts school 🙁 Hope yesterday went well and both the girls had a great first day and rest of the week at school 🙂 Coming home to these cookies will hopefully help – they look absolutely amazing and such a wonderful wonderful cause too – pinning!
hipfoodiemom says
Thank you, Kelly! Both girls had great days. . and Madeline, the one I was more worried about LOVES school now (it’s only day 2 but I’m happy!) 🙂
Brooks says
Alice, these cookies look sensational. I pair pumpkin and chocolate in a few things, but not in a cookie, or with peanut butter. Great recipe and a terrific cause!
hipfoodiemom says
Thanks so much, Brooks. . I hope you try it! The hint of pumpkin and peanut butter is really great!
Regina @ Leelalicious says
Pumpkin + Peanut Butter?? I have never tried this but somehow I already know I’ll love it. Especially since chocolate chip cookies are involved.
Oh my, I am glad I don’t have to think about back-to-school yet. My little girls just turned 2 months today and I cannot even imagine being away from her for half a day every day. Thank goodness we still have a couple of years 😉
hipfoodiemom says
Hi Regina! yes, I think you will love the cookies and enjoy your babies while they are still babies!! It goes by so fast! Thanks for the visit!
Regina says
Haha…not sure how that extra ‘s’ snug in (must be sleep deprivation) but I only have one girl so far 😉 And I am absolutely enjoying every moment with her 😀
Shikha @ Shikha la mode says
Jumping on the pumpkin train early I see – into it! It’s been so long since I’ve been in school that i’ve forgotten the craze around back to school, but hey, cookies are always great!
Elizabeth+@+SugarHero.com says
These look incredible! I hope your sweet girl had a good time at preschool! My son had a hard time at first too, and it’s so hard leaving them when they’re crying! But it’s definitely good for kids (and moms!) so I hope that she adjusts soon. Maybe more cookies will help. 😉
Eva says
What a great cause and what a nice cookies! Double like it 😉
Jocelyn+(Grandbaby+Cakes) says
These cookies are so beautiful and they look so perfectly chewy. And can I say that the flavor combo of pumpkin and peanut butter is killer you genius!
Heather says
These sound wonderful! All the fun of pumpkin cookies with the flare of chocolate chip cookies!
Samina | The Cupcake Confession says
These cookies are beyond delish !!!! Pumpkin, peanut butter and chocolate chips???? YES.PLEASE!!!! And what a great cause to support! 🙂 I hope your cutie baby girl enjoys her time in school! I remember crying and throwing tantrums as well during my first day at preschool and a few years later, I was crying again but this time, because I didn’t want to leave school and all my friends!!!! I’m so sooooo sure she’ll have a FABULOUS time even if it’s difficult at first! :*
Chris+@+Shared+Appetite says
Mmmm I can almost smell these cookies…. almost… because really, I can’t. But I want to. Must… make… cookies!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
ALL of my favorite ingredients! And I have never tried PB + pumpkin so I’m dying to taste these! Such pretty pictures! Pinned 🙂
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
I have no doubt the pb & pumpkin combo is amazing. I love both on their own and can already imagine what they would do to my taste buds together! Yummy!
Laura+(Tutti+Dolci) says
Oh pumpkin and peanut butter?! Love the sound of these cookies!
Gretchen Holt Witt says
Ohhhh…..love your blog post (thank you) and the recipe is irresistible. I’m going to double the recipe and send 1/2 as a surprise to a Cookies For Kids’ Cancer event host! Thank you so much for helping spread the word about the needs surrounding childhood cancer. XO
hipfoodiemom says
Hi Gretchen,
Thanks so much for the comment! Loved being a part of this! Please let me know how to cookies turn out for you!
kathleen @ Brownie and Bites says
Love the flavor combo. I bet your house smelled wonderful while these cookies were baking.
Jessica @ Sweet Menu says
Gorgeous cookies! All my favourite flavours!
Alice says
Food for a cause is one of the best ways we can nourish our communities. I really admire the way you tackle any cause and project, it just shows me you have the biggest heart and I’m so happy to learn about not only your food, but the woman behind the food!
BTW, pumpkin & choc chips, genius!
Miss+Kim+@+behgopa says
Are these cookies on the softer side? Looks delish. And what a great cause!
hipfoodiemom says
Hey Aera! yes, they can be. . if you want a harder cookie, you can bake for a couple more minutes! I just baked more today (I froze some of the cookie dough!)
michael says
Love chocolate chip cookies!
Liz@HoosierHomemade says
Oh these Pumpkin Cookies look amazing! I’d love one – okay maybe 2 or 3 – right now!
And I love the OXO products, I have quite a few and love every product I have.
~Liz@HoosierHomemade
Sarah says
Wow these cookies came out amazing! I made them for a game night. Made them gluten free and used allergy free chocolate chips because I can’t have soy or dairy. Also used dairy and soy free butter. They were so fluffy and delicious. Such a hit. Will be making again for sure.