Description
These cookies combine the hearty texture of pumpkin oatmeal muffins with the chewiness of chocolate chip cookies for a lighter fall treat. They’re easy to make, naturally sweetened, and perfect for snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. In a medium bowl whisk oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt
3. In a large bowl combine pumpkin purée, honey or maple syrup, egg whites, and vanilla extract until smooth
4. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined
5. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips
6. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten each slightly
7. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft
8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: low-fat, pumpkin, oatmeal, chocolate chip, muffins style cookies, healthy cookies, fall baking, snack, gluten-free option