Paleo Pumpkin Cookies


Cooking Time

20 minutes

Yields

10 cookies

Ingredients

1 cup creamy almond butter (you can also use sunbutter)
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F, and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl, and mix until a smooth batter is formed. If adding the dark chocolate chips, fold them in now.
  3. Using a spoon, drop the batter onto the lined baking sheet and use the back of the spoon to spread them out into circles.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are slightly golden.
  5. Allow to cool completely before using a spatula to remove from the baking sheet.