Pumpkin Desserts

Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies

Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients

Makes : 5 dozen

• 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch of nutmeg
• 1 pinch of salt

Method

1. In a bowl, mix the coconut oil with the sugar then stir in the pumpkin puree, molasses, maple syrup and spices, as well as a pinch of salt
2. Add the flour, baking soda and baking powder, and mix well
3. The dough will be fairly thick and sticky
4. Refrigerate for 1 hour then roll the dough on a well floured surface
5. It should be 1/2cm thick
6. Using a cookie cutter, cut the desired shapes
7. Arrange all of them on baking trays lined with baking paper and bake them in a preheated oven at 350F for 15-20 minutes
8. Let them cool in the pan then transfer to an airtight container to store