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Pumpkin Protein Snickerdoodle Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 67
Delight in these soft, spiced cookies packed with pumpkin and protein for a nutritious treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sweetener with a 1:1 measure (xylitol)
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • ½ cup unsweetened pumpkin from can
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup protein powder, vanilla (or pumpkin flavor/unflavored)
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free baking flour)
  • ¼ cup granulated sweetener (same as dough)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  • Whisk softened butter, sweetener, and molasses until smooth.
  • Mix in pumpkin and vanilla, then add cream of tartar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. Stir in protein powder and flour. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix cinnamon and sweetener for rolling.
  • Portion dough into 1.5 tbsp balls, coat in cinnamon-sweetener, place on baking sheets, flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden. Cool 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and improves texture.
Calories: 67kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: pumpkin