Description
Delightful vegan cookies that capture the essence of pumpkin pie with warm spices and a chewy texture, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add unsweetened applesauce and maple syrup, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until combined.
- Fold in optional mix-ins if desired.
- Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy the aroma and flavors!
Notes
For maximum flavor, chill the dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, pumpkin, cookies, dessert, autumn, holiday