Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delightful Sugar Free Pumpkin Cookies. Soft, chewy, and brimming with the comforting essence of pumpkin and spices, these cookies are perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any autumn celebration. Made with wholesome almond flour and sweetened with sugar alternatives, they provide a guilt-free treat that can be enjoyed by everyone, including those following low-carb or keto diets. For an extra touch, elevate these cookies with a rich cream cheese icing that complements their warm flavors beautifully.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup sweetener
- 1/3 cup brown sweetener
- 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 oz cream cheese (softened) for icing
- 1 teaspoon powdered sweetener (for icing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sweeteners until fluffy.
- Mix in pureed pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- In another bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Shape dough into balls (about 1½ tablespoons each), flatten slightly on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–13 minutes until golden at edges but soft in center.
- Cool on the baking mat before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg