I am so excited to share these amazing pumpkin cookie recipes with you today. If you love the warm spices of fall and easy baking, you are in the right place. These healthy pumpkin cookie options are perfect for a snack or a light dessert, making them a great choice any time of day.
I know you will enjoy these simple recipes that bring cozy autumn vibes to your kitchen. Let’s get baking!
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Healthy Pumpkin Cookies for a Sweet Treat
These healthy pumpkin cookies are soft, chewy, and full of autumn flavor. They are simple to make and a great way to enjoy a sweet bite without extra fuss.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Pumpkin Puree: Use 100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling, for the best taste and texture in your healthy cookies.
- Spice Mix: A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger makes these pumpkin cookies extra warm and fragrant.
- Storage: Keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them fresh.
What You Need
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground ginger
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra sweetness)
⏱️ Time: 25 minutes🍽️ Yields: 12 cookies
How to Make It
Step 1: Get Ready to Bake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and applesauce together until smooth.
Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if you are using them.
Step 3: Bake Your Cookies
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
📝 Final Note
For a richer flavor, add a tiny bit of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients before mixing with the dry ones.
Hearty Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
These healthy pumpkin oatmeal cookies are packed with wholesome oats and wonderful pumpkin spice. They make a filling snack and are great for meal prepping throughout the week.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Old-Fashioned Oats: These give the pumpkin oatmeal cookies a great chewy texture. Quick oats work too but change the texture slightly.
- Sweetener Choice: You can use honey or agave nectar instead of maple syrup, adjusting sweetness to your liking in these healthy treats.
- Add-ins: Feel free to add dried cranberries, raisins, or chopped nuts for more flavor and texture in your healthy pumpkin oatmeal cookies.
What You Need
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Pinch of ground cloves
⏱️ Time: 30 minutes🍽️ Yields: 18 cookies
How to Make It
Step 1: Mix Wet Ingredients
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lining a baking sheet. In a large bowl, beat the egg, then mix in pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil until well combined and smooth.
Step 2: Combine Dry & Wet
In another bowl, whisk together the oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Slowly add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 3: Bake Until Golden
Drop rounded spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto your prepared baking sheet. Leave a little space between each cookie. Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
📝 Final Note
These cookies freeze well! Once cooled, store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months for easy future snacking.
