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Healthy Pumpkin Blossoms

Irresistibly Soft Healthy Pumpkin Blossoms with Chocolate Kisses

These Healthy Pumpkin Blossoms are a guilt-free treat that combines chewy texture with pumpkin flavors, topped with dark chocolate kisses.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups White Whole Wheat Flour or all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon make sure it's fresh
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée avoid using pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/2 cup Butter or Coconut Oil opt for a dairy-free spread for vegan version
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup can substitute with agave nectar or honey
For the Topping
  • 24 pieces Dark Chocolate Kisses can use caramel-filled or pumpkin spice Kisses

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Pumpkin Blossoms
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour and cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, blend the pumpkin purée, melted butter or coconut oil, and pure maple syrup until smooth.
  3. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  8. Gently flatten each cookie slightly with the spatula.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops are slightly shiny.
  10. Gently press a dark chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
  11. Let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a preheated oven to enjoy warm cookies.

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