Cozy Fall Pumpkin Cookie

DESCRIPTION:

These soft, pillowy pumpkin cookies are completely vegan, oil-free, nut-free and gluten free, making them a wholesome treat you can feel good about.  Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, apple sauce, and packed with warm pumpkin spice, they’re perfect for fall, or honestly anytime you crave a cozy , comforting cookie.  Makes about 24 cookies.

INGREDIENTS:

1 can pumpkin purée
1 1/4 cup oat flour
1/2 cup potato starch
1/2 cup millet flour
1 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon baking powder
2 Teaspoons pumpkin spice
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup non-dairy chocolate chips (optional)

PREPARATION:

1-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 C)
2-Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat
3-In a medium bowl, whisk together all the wet ingredients.
4-In a large bowl, add all the dry ingredients, oat flour, potato starch, millet flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda and powder and chocolate chips if you are using them.
5-Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stir until everything is well combined and a thick scoopable dough forms.
6-Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto baking sheets.  Flatten slightly with damp fingers.
7-Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until set but still soft in the center.
8-Let the cookies cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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