Description
These Healthy Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Salted Maple Frosting are a delightful treat, perfect for the fall season or any time you crave a soft, spiced cookie with a luscious, sweet and salty frosting. Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree and whole wheat flour, these cookies offer a healthier twist without sacrificing flavor or softness.
Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt, making sure the spices and baking powder are evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring continuously until a dough forms that is well blended but not overmixed.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for spreading. Flatten each scoop slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are set and the edges turn lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Make the Frosting: While the cookies cool, whisk together the maple syrup, coconut cream, and vanilla extract until you have a smooth, pourable frosting.
- Add Frosting and Garnish: Drizzle the salted maple frosting over the cooled cookies and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top to enhance the flavor balance between sweet and salty.
Notes
- Ensure the cookies have cooled completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For a thicker frosting, chill slightly before drizzling.
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best results.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to keep longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
