Skip the candy this Halloween and bake up a fragrant batch of these Paleo-Inspired pumpkin cookies instead!
If you’re looking for a way to use up a little leftover canned pumpkin puree, this easy recipe is a sure winner. It’s made with Paleo staples that you probably already have in your pantry.
Instead of white flour, we used a combination of almond and arrowroot flours to create a soft, chewy cookie without the wheat. Plus, we skipped the refined sugars and used just a bit of maple syrup and vanilla to sweeten these cookies naturally.
We recommend using a standing mixer when making these cookies. The dough can be sticky and hard to work with, and a KitchenAid can handle it with ease. If you don’t have one, grab a solid wooden spoon and be ready to use some arm muscles!
Start by mixing the dry ingredients in one bowl. In a large standing mixer, whisk the eggs, almond butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla. To make the almond butter easier to work with you, heat it up a bit to soften it first.
The dough will be sticky, so be sure to chill it for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to work with. When you’re ready to bake, use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon to evenly scoop out the dough into 16 cookies. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets, and use another sheet of parchment to lightly press down to create a flat cookie shape. Bake for 10 minutes, or until slightly crispy along the edges. Let the cookies cool a bit, then enjoy!
Tips:
- Want to add some crunch to these cookies? Mix in ½ cup of chopped pecans to the dough right before chilling.
- Use more leftover pumpkin puree to make your own Paleo-Inspired Pumpkin Spice Latte!
