Pumpkin Cookies with White Chocolate Chips

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl the first five ingredients (through salt).

In a large mixing bowl beat butter with a mixer on medium to high 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour mixture and the baking pieces.

Drop dough in 2-Tbsp. mounds 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.