Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Try this Pumpkin Snickerdoodles recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Pumpkin Snickerdoodles recipe, or contribute your own.
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (i used canned pumpkin)
- 1 1/4 cup oat flour (grind oats in your food processor or bl
- 1/2 cup almond flour (just grind almonds in your food proc
- 1/3 up stevia baking blend like krisda or nunaturals (or
- 1/4 cup sucanat (coconut palm sugar or another type of raw
- 1/4 cup butter or non-dairy margarine
- 1/4 cup cane sugar (could also use truvia erythritol or xylitol...you'll just need to use something granular. typical stevia is almost powdered, so wouldn't be the best choice)
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger (the powdered kind not fresh ginger)
- Carbohydrate 0.254776606859411 g
- Cholesterol 8.83184523785854 mg
- Fat 5.25812214444746 g
- Fiber 0.0741184502556211 g
- Protein 0.136619702185085 g
- Saturated Fat 3.7792797037692 g
- Serving Size 1 1 cookie (9g)
- Sodium 26.4252618985486 mg
- Sugar 0.18065815660379 g
- Trans Fat 0.346912940570428 g
- Calories 47 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a larger bowl mix together oat flour, almond flour, stevia, baking powder, soda, salt & cinnamon.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, egg, sucanat, butter and coconut oil until smooth.
- Add to dry ingredients and mix together until combined.
- Place dough in freezer for 10-15 minutes until easy to roll into balls.
- Meanwhile, combine to topping in a shallow dish.
- Roll dough into balls with your hands and roll in the topping.
- Place on a cookie sheet (greased or lined with parchment paper).
- Bake for 13-14 minutes until slightly firm to the touch, and slightly cracked on top.
- Allow to cool on a rack.
- Can be stored at room temp or frozen.
My Unexpected Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Adventure: A Busy Mom's Baking Journey
Baking has always been a bit of a stress reliever for me. It's a chance to escape the whirlwind of motherhood, the never-ending to-do lists, and the constant demands on my time. Usually, it’s a quick bread, something simple and straightforward. But lately, I've been craving something a little more… adventurous. Something with a bit more personality. Something pumpkin-spiced and delightfully snickerdoodle-y.
The idea popped into my head one particularly hectic Tuesday afternoon. The kids were screaming over a misplaced toy, the laundry was piling up like a small mountain range, and I was staring blankly at my overflowing inbox. I needed a break, and what better break than a baking project? I rummaged through my pantry, a chaotic landscape of half-used bags and forgotten spices. And there it was – a lonely can of pumpkin puree, whispering promises of warm, autumnal flavors. That’s when the Pumpkin Snickerdoodles were born.
This recipe wasn't born from a fancy cookbook or a professional baking class. It was born from necessity, from a desperate need for a moment of calm amidst the chaos. It was a happy accident, a delicious collision of pumpkin and cinnamon that unexpectedly calmed my nerves and provided a much-needed break. It’s amazing how a simple act of measuring and mixing can transform a chaotic day into something a little more manageable, a little more delicious.
The process itself was surprisingly therapeutic. The rhythmic stirring, the satisfying scent of cinnamon and pumpkin filling the air, it was all oddly soothing. Kneading the dough, watching it transform from a simple mixture of ingredients into something soft and pliable, felt like a meditation. And the moment when those little pumpkin-spiced balls emerged from the oven, golden brown and perfectly cracked, was pure joy. It was a perfect illustration of turning stress into something positive. Transforming chaos into something beautiful and delicious.
These pumpkin snickerdoodles are far from perfect, but they are perfect for me. They’re a reminder that even in the busiest of days, there's always room for a little bit of sweetness, a little bit of baking therapy. It's about taking a moment to breathe, to create something beautiful, and to enjoy the simple pleasure of a warm, comforting treat. It's more than just a cookie; it's a testament to my ability to find moments of peace in the midst of everyday life's inevitable whirlwind.
More than just a recipe, it’s a story. A story about finding moments of calm in the chaos, about transforming stress into sweetness. It's a story about finding joy in the simple act of baking, and about the unexpected rewards of a little bit of culinary adventure.
I hope you enjoy these pumpkin snickerdoodles as much as I do. They're a perfect treat for a cozy autumn evening, a delicious reward after a long day, or simply a reminder that even amidst chaos, there's always time for a little bit of sweetness.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the baking therapy begin!
