Description
These soft and chewy chocolate chip gluten-free pumpkin cookies are the perfect fall treat! Made with warm spices, pumpkin puree, and chocolate chips, they’re easy to make and completely gluten-free. Perfect for a cozy, seasonal dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. This ensures even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, melted butter (or coconut oil), brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently mix in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Shape: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon, as these cookies do not spread much.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly firm.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free chocolate chips and coconut oil instead of butter.
- Nutty Twist: Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Extra Spiced Flavor: Increase the cinnamon and nutmeg for a more pronounced spice profile.
- Sugar-Free Alternative: Substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar or a sugar-free sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: gluten-free pumpkin cookies, chocolate chip pumpkin cookies, gluten-free fall dessert, soft pumpkin cookies, healthy pumpkin cookies