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Healthy Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 80
Enjoy these wholesome pumpkin sugar cookies that are perfect for a cozy treat or festive occasion, combining warm spices and natural sweetness.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or gluten-free flour
  • 6 tbsp whole wheat pastry flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp butter extract
  • 1 ¼ tsp liquid stevia
  • 6 tbsp pumpkin purée, room temperature (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

Instructions 

  • Mix flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  • Whisk together melted butter, vanilla, butter extract, and stevia.
  • Stir in pumpkin purée and maple syrup.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients just until blended.
  • Shape dough into a rectangle, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
  • Roll out dough, cut into shapes, and bake at 350°F for 7-9 minutes.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
Calories: 80kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin