Grain Free Pumpkin Cookies

by Christina Meyer-Jax, Tastemaker in Residence

Happy National Cookie Month! Celebrate with Cookie Monster and enjoy more healthy cookies!

Ingredients

    1 cup creamy almond butter (or sunflower seed butter)
    1/2 cup pumpkin puree
    1/4 cup pure maple syrup
    2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    1/4 tsp salt
    
Optional Adds
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
¼ cup crushed pecans
½ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or use a Silpat mat.
2. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until a thick batter is formed. If adding the dark chocolate chips, fold them in last.
3. Using a tablespoon or small scoop to drop the batter onto the line baking sheet, and gently press each mound with a cooking sprayed fork (to prevent sticking) to flatten.
4. Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden.
5. Let them cool, eat, or freeze for later enjoyment.