I am still enjoying pumpkin this fall. Pumpkin and dates are a favorite combination and I set out to make a healthier pumpkin cookie today. Mission accomplished. These cookies are made with whole wheat flour, quinoa flakes, pumpkin and dates.
Pumpkin Date Cookies
(printable recipe)
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup quinoa flakes
1 - 8 oz. package chopped dates
In mixer bowl, combine butter and sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla. Mix well. In small bowl, combine cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, salt and flours. Add to pumpkin mixture combining well. Stir in quinoa flakes and dates.
Drop by tablespoons onto parchment or silicone baking mat atop a baking sheet. Lightly press on top of each cookie. Bake 13 -15 minutes or until set and bottoms are golden brown. Cool. Makes about 24-30 cookies.
Oh how delicious...I love the addition of quinoa flakes and dates!
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Pumpkin cookies sound delicious, I can't stop buying pumpkin this fall. I have never thought of combining it with dates, though. I saved these in my recipe folder, have to give them a try!
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