Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper and set aside.
In the mixing bowl mix flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
In the mixing bowl of electric mixer cream room temperature unsalted butter and sugars until well combined.
Add room temperature egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree. Mix until all combined.
Sift in dry ingredients and mix again. Add chocolate chips and mix well.
Roll 2-3 Tablespoon (depending on how large you like your cookies) of dough at a time into balls. Place balls evenly spaced on prepared cookies sheets.
Bake in preheated oven for approximately 8-10 minutes.
Take cookies out and more chocolate chips on top. This is totally optional.
Let cookies sit on the baking pan for a few minutes before removing to cooking rack.