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Preheat oven to 370℉. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
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Whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, using an electric or stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until well combined.
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Mix in pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract until just combined.
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Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. DO NOT OVERMIX!
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Using a spatula, fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
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Using a cookie scoop or ice cream scooper, portion out dough into balls about 2 tablespoons each and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 10 minutes, then rotate the baking sheet clockwise and bake an additional 4–5 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
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Immediately after removing from the oven, place additional chocolate chips on top of the cookies. Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.