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Healthy Pumpkin Cookies
Enjoy these soft, flavorful pumpkin cookies made with wholesome ingredients and a touch of chocolate.
Ingredients
wet ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or honey)
dry ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blot pumpkin puree to remove excess liquid.
- Mix pumpkin, applesauce, egg, vanilla, and syrup.
- Combine dry ingredients separately, then mix into wet.
- Fold in chocolate chips, scoop onto baking sheet, flatten.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes. Cool and serve.
Notes
For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let sit for a few minutes.