Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies
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These paleo pumpkin cookies are perfect for welcoming fall. Nutty and versatile... these little treats are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
  • 1 c almond flour
  • ¼ c pumpkin puree, canned
  • ¼ t baking soda
  • ½ c paleo chocolate chips
  • ½ c crunchy or creamy almond butter, depending on desired cookie texture
  • ½ c pecans roughly chopped
  • ½ c honey
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees F and spread a parchment paper over a cookie sheet.
  2. Place all the wet ingredients in a large bowl and whisk them thoroughly until they mix well.
  3. Place the almond flour in a different bowl and stir in rest of the dry ingredients until well combined. Fold the dry mixture gradually into the wet one until they blend together to form a uniform mixture.
  4. Drop small portions of the batter onto the prepared cookie sheet and press each of them gently with your palm to flatten them out slightly.
  5. Place the cookies in the oven and bake for about 12- 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
  6. Turn off the oven and leave them within it for a couple of minutes then place them on a wire rack, outside the oven and continue to cool completely.
  7. Seal them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge.
  8. Munch on them whenever you feel hungry and enjoy!

 

Kristen Barkley
Kristen Barkley
Kristen is a happily married mom to four beautiful and active children and is the co-founder of Marpé Wellness. She has a BBA in Marketing from the University of Houston and completed extensive coursework in the areas of nutrition and fitness. She is excited to be putting her education to use in an industry that she is passionate about where she can help others live a healthier and happier life.

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