Sunshine Pumpkin Spice Cookies ☀️
Enjoy these delightful gluten-free pumpkin spice cookies, perfect for any time of year with their warm spices and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup pure pumpkin puree canned, not pie filling
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum
- 1 tsp baking soda
- a pinch sea salt
- 2.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice blend
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Get Ready: First, preheat your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C). While it's warming up, line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze!
- Cream the Goodness: In a large mixing bowl, either with a stand mixer or a handheld electric mixer, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until they're wonderfully light and fluffy. This step creates that perfect cookie texture!
- Add Wet Flavors: Next, stir in the pure vanilla extract and the wholesome pumpkin puree. Mix until everything is beautifully combined and smooth. This adds incredible moisture and a subtle, natural sweetness.
- Combine Dry Elements: In a separate bowl, whisk together your gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking soda, sea salt, and aromatic pumpkin pie spice. Mixing these dry ingredients separately ensures they are evenly distributed.
- Gently Merge: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into your wet pumpkin mixture. Mix just until everything is combined. Be careful not to overmix; overworking the dough can lead to tough cookies, and we want them soft and chewy!
- Fold in Chocolate: Now for the best part! Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Make sure they're spread throughout the dough so every bite is packed with melty chocolate goodness.
- Bake to Perfection: Scoop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each. Bake for 11-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, and the centers still look slightly soft. They'll continue to set on the baking sheet after you take them out!
- Cool & Enjoy: Let your delicious cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. Savor them warm, perhaps with a refreshing glass of milk or a cool iced tea!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of chocolate chips to your liking. Savor them warm, perhaps with a refreshing glass of milk or a cool iced tea!
Nutrition Information per cookie:
Calories: 281kcal
Total Carbs: 42g
Net Carbs: 40g
Fats: 12g
Protein: 3g
Calories: 281kcal
Total Carbs: 42g
Net Carbs: 40g
Fats: 12g
Protein: 3g
