Spiced pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

Now that it is officially Fall, it's time for pumpkin cookies again :) 

 Dad's pumpkin cookies are delicious. Best way to describe the difference between them is that these are more spice than pumpkin. I like them both but sometimes prefer this spice version. I don't like using prepared pumpkin pie spice, it seems to change the flavor for me (I wonder if it's the amount of cloves?). This recipe hits the spice just right but of course alter as you like, it can take even handle more or less chocolate chips in it, or none at all. 

In medium mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients together: 

2 c flour

2 t baking powder

3/4 t baking soda

1 1/2 - 2 t cinnamon

1/2 t ginger

1/2 t nutmeg

1/8 t cloves

1/2 t salt

In small mixing bowl beat together :

1/2 c sugar

1/2 c brown sugar, packed

1/2 canola oil

1 egg

1 t vanilla paste

Then add:

 240g pumpkin purée, (about a small can if not using fresh)

When blended well, add the pumpkin mix into the the dry mixture. Barely blend the two together with a silicone spatula, scraping the sides of flour as needed. Then blend in:

1 c dark chocolate chips (more or less depending on preference) 

Create dough balls, about 2 T in size and line up 2 " apart on silpat cookie sheet. Round meatball squeeze handle/scooper is the easiest way to keep them uniform. 

Bake at 350º F for about 12-14 minutes. Let cool as the cookie will be very soft. Store airtight.