Description
These Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich flavors of pumpkin puree and warm spices with the sweetness of dark chocolate chips. Made with whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners like maple syrup, these cookies offer a nutritious twist on a classic treat perfect for autumn or any time you crave a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniformly combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
- Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, then fold in the dark chocolate chips gently.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are set and lightly browned around the edges, indicating they are fully cooked but moist inside.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free option, ensure the chocolate chips are dairy-free or use vegan chocolate chips.
- To enhance the pumpkin flavor, consider adding a pinch of cloves or allspice to the dry ingredients.
- These cookies freeze well; store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
