Maple Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cookies – Paleo, GF
November 25, 2022 119 view(s)
Maple Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cookies – Paleo, GF

This recipe pairs the warm notes of pumpkin spice and the sweetness of maple for a perfect fall dessert. These maple glazed pumpkin spice cookies feature wholesome ingredients and are both paleo and gluten-free! It can easily be made vegan as well with the use of a flax egg and vegan butter. Follow below to learn how to make this holiday treat!

Ingredients:

Pumpkin Spice Cookies:

  • ¼ cup melted and cooled coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 room temperature egg
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • 3 tbsp. coconut flour
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ tsp salt

Maple Glaze:

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup (add a dash more if the glaze is too thick)
  • 1 tbsp. softened butter

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, add the coconut oil, pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Next, add in the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir until a dough forms.
  4. Scoop a small spoonful of dough into a ball and place onto the baking sheet. Flatten the dough ball with your hands. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and let sit for five minutes. Remove from the baking sheet and place the cookies onto a wire rack to cool.
  6. For the frosting, add the softened butter, powdered sugar, and maple syrup to a bowl. Combine until a somewhat thick glaze is formed. For a thinner glaze, add more maple syrup until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Once the cookies are thoroughly cooled, spread a generous layer of the maple glaze on top. Sprinkle with a dash of pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!
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