Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, softened2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt2 cups quick-cooking oats2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in pumpkin. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and chocolate chips.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.