Description
Indulge in these Healthy Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Salted Maple Frosting for a delightful treat that captures the essence of fall in every bite. These cookies are lightly sweetened, perfectly spiced, and topped with a creamy maple frosting that complements the pumpkin flavors beautifully.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted and cooled)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup powdered sugar (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin purée, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until set. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the Frosting: Beat butter, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency.
- Once the cookies are cooled, frost each one and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and yogurt.
- These cookies are soft and lightly sweetened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
