Making Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies is a breeze when you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each for spreading.
7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
8. Cool Cookies: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

By following these steps, you will achieve perfectly baked Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies that are sure to impress!