If using a pumpkin, wash, dry, and cut the pumpkin in half. Remove seeds and coat with oil.
Pierce the outer side with a knife. Bake at 400F for 30 min until darker brown edges and fork can pierce through.
Brown 8 tbsp of butter and let cool. Whisk together butter, spices, sugar, and pumpkin, set aside.
In a large bowl, mix flour and baking soda. Add pumpkin sugar mix, and mix until just incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks. Refrigerate 2 hrs.
Roll into a 1.5-inch ball and bake at 400F for 10-12 min.