Description
Indulge in these soft, cake-like gluten-free pumpkin cookies, perfect for any cozy fall gathering. Featuring a harmonious blend of warm pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and ginger, these treats achieve a delicate crumb and rich, maple-kissed sweetness. By balancing moisture with carefully blotted pumpkin puree, this recipe delivers a consistent, tender texture every time. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with a maple cream cheese frosting, these cookies are a sophisticated and crowd-pleasing dessert that everyone can enjoy, regardless of dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
1.5 cups pumpkin puree (blotted with paper towels)
3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
1.5 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
0.25 tsp ground ginger
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated white sugar
1 large egg
1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Blot the pumpkin puree with paper towels to remove excess moisture for a stable dough.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and ginger.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the blotted pumpkin puree until a smooth dough forms.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers spring back.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure your gluten-free flour blend contains xanthan gum for the best structure. If it does not, add 1 tsp of xanthan gum. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. Optionally, top with a simple glaze made of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg