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Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

25 mins
by: Lindsay Grimes
October 8, 2016 (Updated: May 3, 2023)
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Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
You’ll love these paleo Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies!! They’re gluten free, dairy free, and the perfect autumn dessert recipe!

So I got my first pair of LuLuLemon pants. Half of you will be like “omg what took you so long” and the other half will be like “ugh, why?” Here’s why. Because THEY’RE AMAZING. It’s true. I used to be one of those people that’s all like, “buy cheap athleisure wear, it’s all the same.” But I skeptically bought it because I needed to know. I just needed to know.

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

It came in the mail and of course I immediately put them on and I’ve been wearing them for about 3 days now. They are like buttttah. So soft. So smooth. They don’t fall down and so there’s no readjusting or pulling up. They are probably my most favorite pant ever, and the pant I would choose if I could only wear one pair of pants for the rest of my life.

I take back all those times I said that Target pants were “practically the same thing.” I’m flip flopping. I mean there are other brands out there that are similarly amazing, but I just needed to share. I love my new pants.

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

I found this super convenient nail salon a few blocks from my house and I’ve indulged in a couple pedicures since we’ve moved here. Each time I get one, the lady (same lady) kinda groans and rolls her eyes during the callous removal part. Um, exqueeze me? Like yes, ok mayyyybe I walk around barefoot everywhere and so my feet resemble a dainty and adorable version of Fred Flintstone’s, but are the theatrics really necessary?

I would understand if this wasn’t her job or she wasn’t in the service industry, but isn’t she supposed to make me feel like, “oh, it’s not a big deal, you have beautiful feet!” or something like that? Literally no one else who has given me a pedicure has acted this way, so…

VENT OVER.

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

I’m trying a spin class next week! I’m minorly terrified because I only have one experience with spinning and I was about 13. It was really tough and I couldn’t figure out the damn bike so I’m pretty sure I did the whole thing in a gear way too high. I think I’ll get a seat in the back. haha

But, I’m looking for a class to get into around here and maybe spin is the answer! I thought yoga would be my answer, but I’ve been biking around on my real bike like crazy, so maybe spinning on a stationary bike will really speak to me. Time will tell.

I’ve been a bit pumpkin obsessed lately. Remember these pumpkin waffles? We’ll I’m doing a spin on my favorite chocolate chip cookie and making it all pumpkin-y. These cookies are so fluffy, moist, chewy, and incredibly amazing. They’re kind of a mix between a fluffy muffin top and a dense, chewy cookie.

Ok, so let’s make all your autumn dreams come true and make some darn Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies!!

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

Whisk together the pumpkin purée, ghee, egg, coconut sugar, and vanilla. Add the almond flour, baking soda, sea salt, pumpkin spice, cloves, and nutmeg. Whisk everything together then fold in the chocolate chips.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Then, use an ice cream scooper to scoop the cookie dough out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Dampen your fingers and slight pat down the tops of each cookie dough mound. Add a couple extra chocolate chips to the top and bake for 15 minutes.

Once they’re done baking, allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a cooking rack.

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Recipe

Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cookies

You’ll love these paleo Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies!! They’re gluten free, dairy free, and the perfect autumn dessert recipe!

Recipe by:Lindsay Grimes
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Prep: 10 minsCook: 15 minsTotal: 25 mins
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Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/4 cup ghee
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Whisk together the pumpkin purée, ghee, egg, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Add the almond flour, baking soda, sea salt, pumpkin spice, cloves, and nutmeg.
  4. Whisk everything together then fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Use an ice cream scooper to scoop the cookie dough out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Dampen your fingers and slight pat down the tops of each cookie dough mound.
  8. Add a couple extra chocolate chips to the top and bake for 15 minutes.
  9. Once they’re done baking, allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Tips

Serving (1 cookie): Calories 147; Fat 9.2g (Sat 4.5g); Protein 2g; Carb 15.7g (net carb 14.8g); Fiber 0.9g; Sodium 228mg

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  1. AvatarYaarit says

    Posted on 10/9/16 at 3:06 am

    How much pumpkin purée do I need in grams?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      Posted on 10/9/16 at 7:47 pm

      I found a converter and it says 1/2 cup = 170g. Does that sound right? Let me know how you make out!! xo

      Reply
  2. AvatarShai says

    Posted on 10/9/16 at 2:04 pm

    hi! These sound amazing! One question though. When you say pumpkin Puree do you mean actual pumpkin (mashed) or something canned that you buy? And if it’s actualy pumpkin, how much should i use?
    Thanks!
    Shai

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    • Lindsay says

      Posted on 10/9/16 at 7:47 pm

      Hi Shai! It’s 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree. You could probably use mashed, 1/2 cup fresh pumpkin too, but I used the canned for ease and less mess. Let me know how you make you!! xo

      Reply
      • AvatarShai says

        Posted on 10/27/16 at 6:04 am

        thank! will let you know how they come out 🙂

        Reply
  3. AvatarMelanie says

    Posted on 10/9/16 at 6:41 pm

    I love that ingredients list. Oil-free and dairy-free? Heck yeah! I’m giving these a try!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      Posted on 10/9/16 at 7:45 pm

      Yay!! Let me know how you make out!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. AvatarDee says

    Posted on 10/11/16 at 8:57 pm

    Hi! the recipe sounds delicious! I’m just wondering if almond flour can be substituted for coconut flour?

    thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      Posted on 10/11/16 at 10:37 pm

      Hi Dee! I wouldn’t substitute coconut flour because when you use a lot of coconut flour, it tends to taste very granular. I would try hazelnut flour, or if you aren’t too concerned with carbs, maybe an gluten free oat flour. Let me know how you make out!! xo

      Reply
  5. AvatarLauren Brooke says

    Posted on 10/12/16 at 10:54 am

    Hi Lindsay!

    I was wondering if I could sub the agave nectar for maple syrup? (that’s just what’s in the pantry right now). If so, could I use the same amount or adjust?

    These look delicious!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      Posted on 10/14/16 at 3:29 pm

      Hi Lauren!

      Yep! Maple syrup is usually a 1 for 1 sub with agave! Let me know how you make out 🙂

      Reply
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