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Healthy Pumpkin Blossoms

Healthy Pumpkin Blossoms: Chewy Cookies with Dark Chocolate

Discover guilt-free Healthy Pumpkin Blossoms, soft and chewy cookies topped with dark chocolate, perfect for fall indulgence.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 61
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup White Whole Wheat Flour Provides structure and a mild sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée Avoid pumpkin pie mix
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup Naturally sweetens
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or Coconut Oil Dairy-free option available
For the Topping
  • 24 pieces Dark Chocolate Kisses Consider variations for a twist

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine the white whole wheat flour and cinnamon in a mixing bowl and whisk until well blended.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin purée, melted butter or coconut oil, and pure maple syrup until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten each slightly.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  8. Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie and let cool on the baking sheet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For extended freshness, refrigerate or freeze cookies as needed.

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