Irresistibly Healthy Pumpkin Cookies You’ll Love to Bake
These Healthy Pumpkin Cookies are a guilt-free indulgence packed with wholesome ingredients, perfect for autumn.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- cookie scoop
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1.5 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cups light brown sugar
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree the star ingredient
Optional Mix-Ins
- nuts walnuts or pecans work well
- chocolate chips semisweet or dark
- raisins
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Whisk together whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, then fold in pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Incorporate optional mix-ins if desired.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set around the edges and soft in the center.
Notes
Chill the dough for improved texture and to help maintain cookie shape. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg
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