Two-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Cookies

These Mediterranean Two-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, tender, and naturally delicious. We prepare these cookies with pumpkin puree and almond flour, while pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and salt add extra warmth and flavor. These cookies have approximately 95 calories and 3.5 g of net carbs. We make these cookies in about 25 minutes. These Mediterranean Pumpkin Spice Cookies are ideal for fall breakfasts, afternoon snacks, holiday gatherings, family treats, cozy evenings, and Mediterranean-inspired desserts. You can prepare these cookies beforehand, as we refrigerate them for 5 days and freeze them for almost 2 months. You can serve these cookies with Greek Yogurt, Fresh Berries, Chopped Walnuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Fresh Fruit, or Herbal Tea.

STATS:

• Course: Dessert, Snack
• No. of Calories: 95 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
• Cook time: 12 minutes
• Portion size: 1 cookie
• Cooking mode: Baked
• Total servings: 10
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: 25 minutes

TOOLS:

• Bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula
• Tray
• Baking paper
• Cookie scoop
• Wire cooling rack

INGREDIENTS:

• One cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

PUMPKIN PUREE:

• We use plain pumpkin puree to provide moisture, natural sweetness, and a soft texture to these cookies. As a replacement, you can use mashed roasted butternut squash.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• Almond flour provides structure and a delicate nutty flavor while keeping these cookies naturally gluten-free. As an alternative, you can use finely ground hazelnut flour.

PUMPKIN SPICE:

• Pumpkin spice provides warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger flavors to the cookies. As a further choice, you might utilize cinnamon with a little quantity of ginger and nutmeg.

CINNAMON:

• Cinnamon enhances the warm pumpkin flavor and gives the cookies a comforting aroma. You can use extra pumpkin spice instead.

SALT:

• Salt enhances the natural sweetness and enriches the flavor overall. If you’d like, you can cut it down or leave it out.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We warm the oven to 175°Celcius and use a baking paper to coat a tray.
2. Mix the almond flour and pumpkin puree in a dish till a thick dough is prepared.
3. Include the salt, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon and whisk perfectly.
4. We scoop out the dough into ten portions and put them on a tray.
5. Carefully flatten all the cookies, as the dough will not spread much when baking.
6. Bake till the corners are firm, for almost twelve minutes.
7. Cool the cookies on a tray for just minutes.
8. Put them on a wire rack, allow them to fully cool completely, and then serve.

TIPS:

• We utilize thick pumpkin puree to achieve the best cookie texture.
• Avoid including additional pumpkin, as additional moisture will make the cookies extra soft.
• Include the pumpkin seeds or chopped walnuts for additional Mediterranean flavor.
• We utilize finely ground almond flour to create a smoother texture.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRESH & FRUITY:

• Fresh Berries
• Fresh Fruit
• Apple Slices
• Fresh Figs
• Pomegranate Seeds

MEDITERRANEAN PAIRINGS:

• Greek Yogurt
• Chopped Walnuts
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Almond Butter
• Herbal Tea

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• After the cookies have cooled fully, place them in an airtight box and keep them in the refrigerator for five days.

FREEZER:

• Store the cooled cookies for almost 2 months.

FAQs:

Could we prepare these cookies with only two elements?

• Yes, you can make these cookies with only pumpkin puree and almond flour. Pumpkin spice and other seasonings are optional.

May we utilize pumpkin pie filling?

• No, we do not suggest using plain pumpkin puree, as the pumpkin pie filling usually have spices and extra sugar.

Will we prepare these cookies sweeter?

• Yes, you can include a little quantity of your preferred sweetener or maple syrup, although this will make the recipe more than two elements.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONS:

Proteins: 3.5 g

Caloric Content: 95 kcal

Net carbs: 3.5 g

Sodium: 35 mg

Fiber: 2.2 g

Sugar: 1.8 g

Fats: 6.5 g

Portion Size: 1 cookie

Total carbs: 5.7 g