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Pumpkin Pecan Cookies (gluten-free & vegan, keto option)

Indulgent Pumpkin Pecan Cookies: Gluten-Free & Vegan Delight

Delight in guilt-free Pumpkin Pecan Cookies that are gluten-free, vegan, and perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Easy Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 15 oz Unsweetened Canned Pumpkin Ensure it’s pure pumpkin, not pie filling
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil Or another healthy fat
  • 1/2 cup Low Carb Sweetener (e.g., Lakanto) For sweetness without high carbs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Water To adjust dough consistency
  • 1 1/2 cups Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour Almond flour for low-carb option
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg Freshly grated adds extra flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Consider toasting for more flavor
Optional Topping
  • 1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar Topping (Low Carb Sweetener + Ground Cinnamon) For added flavor and texture

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • cookie sheet
  • oven

Method
 

How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  2. Mix the cinnamon and low-carb sweetener in a small bowl for the optional topping.
  3. Combine unsweetened canned pumpkin, coconut oil, low-carb sweetener, vanilla extract, and water in a medium bowl.
  4. Whisk together gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients gently, adding in the chopped pecans.
  6. Scoop 1-2 tablespoon portions of dough, rolling them into balls, and coat them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  7. Place cookie dough balls on your prepared cookie sheet, leaving about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  9. Cool cookies on the sheet for at least 3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cookies are a scrumptious way to embrace the flavors of fall in a healthy, gluten-free, and vegan treat.

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