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Turn the oven on to 350°F. Cover a baking tray with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
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Mix pumpkin, white and brown sugars, oil, egg, and vanilla together in a big bowl.
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In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
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Combine the dry and wet ingredients one step at a time, mixing well.
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Mix in 1 cup of chocolate chips and add walnuts if you like them.
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Spoon out cookie dough by the tablespoon onto the baking sheet. Smooth the tops if needed.
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Sprinkle the leftover chocolate chips on top, then bake for 10 minutes.
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Let cookies rest on the sheet for 2-3 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.