Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the delightful combination of pumpkin and chocolate with these Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Perfect for fall, these cookies offer a guilt-free treat that’s both delicious and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25-27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the canned pumpkin, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, consider substituting the white whole wheat flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- To enhance the flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the dry ingredients.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
