Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup pureed pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 1.2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons butter or coconut oil (melted)
  • sprinkles (for decorating)

Instruction

  • In a small bowl, beat together the butter, white and brown sugar,and pumpkin. Stir in the nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon.
  • Add the flour one cup at a time, stirring between each new addition. Stir in the baking powder and salt. Cover the bowl and chill dough for one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Measure about two tablespoons of dough in the palm of your hand and roll into a ball. Arrange the dough balls on a parchment or silicone lined baking sheet.
  • Dust the bottom of a glass with flour. Gently press each dough ball flat, until they are about a half inch thick. Pop the baking sheet into the oven and bake for ten minutes, or until golden brown.
  • While the cookies are baking, use a hand mixer to beat together the melted butter and maple syrup. Slowly add powdered sugar until a thick icing forms. It should be stingy but not clumpy.
  • Cool the cookie completely. Use the back of a spoon to spread the icing on the top of each cookie. Decorate with fall themed sprinkles. Enjoy!