"Pumpkin and chocolate chips make a great pair for Halloween. Add some strategically placed chips when the cookies come out of the oven for eyes, then drizzle the glaze for stripes, and you have the perfect party snack without a lot of fuss. For more grownup tastes, add the optional orange zest...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 cups unbleached flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 grated rind (zest) of 1 orange, optional
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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1 cup walnuts