Peanut butter pumpkin cookies are to die for!
Is it possible to make too many pumpkin recipes? Yeah, we didn't think so either! If you're browsing for yet another delicious pumpkin recipe that won't disappoint, then you've come to the right place. You will absolutely adore this peanut butter pumpkin cookies recipe. Never heard of combining peanut butter and pumpkin? Well, it is going to be the next big thing this fall because the flavor combination is out of this world and who can resist a treat like this? Nobody. Who can resist trying the latest in pumpkin recipes? Nobody. That's who!
If you've wandered into your favorite bakery recently, you've probably smelled the amazing aroma of pumpkin being baked into a variety of cookies, breads, and other forms of goodness. It is that time of year when pumpkin is everywhere and for good reason. Everyone loves a good pumpkin treat in the fall when pumpkins to only make an appearance in bakeries but also on the roadside farmstands as well.
However, why go to a bakery in order to get that pumpkin taste that you love? With this easy-to-follow recipe, you can have the same thing in your very own kitchen! Skip the long lines and sink your teeth into a moist and flavorful cookie that you can make all on your very own. You are going to absolutely love how amazing your house smells as you bake this incredible Autumn treat. In addition, you don't have to worry if the cookies are low in carbs- they are! We made sure to make these cookies keto-friendly by using ingredients like coconut flour and an erythritol, monkfruit blend. They have all the flavor without the carbs!
Worried that it may be too complicated? This simple cookie recipe can be whipped up in about half an hour. The ingredients are simple and easy to find at any local grocery store. You'll notice a few key ingredients that keep it keto-friendly such as monk fruit sweetener and coconut flour. Don't worry, the texture and sweetness are still on point. In fact, even people who don't follow low carb diet will likely not notice a difference. We also recommend giving So Nourished GOLD sweetener a try which is similar in taste to brown sugar. IT adds a whole new level of richness to this recipe and compliments the pumpkin flavor perfectly.
Our recipe is not only perfect for pumpkin overs but it is also great for people who love peanut butter cookies. This recipe is basically a chewy keto peanut butter cookie enhanced with pumpkin! It is seriously amazing. We just have to warn you that they are addictive so be prepared to make this recipe again and again.
If you needed an excuse to enjoy the perfect pumpkin treat, then here it is! The leaves are changing, the air is chilly, and what better way to celebrate the change in seasons than to cook up with yummy dessert. Enjoy it after dinner, as an afternoon snack, or just because you're in the mood for some peanut butter and pumpkin deliciousness. You are going to love this for sure!
| Servings: dozen |
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup So Nourished monk fruit erythritol sweetener
- 2/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk together the peanut butter, pumpkin, cream cheese, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the monk fruit sweetener, coconut flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet along with the egg and stir until it comes together in a dough.
- Pinch off pieces of the dough and roll into small balls.
- Place the balls on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart then flatten with a fork.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until just browned.
- Dust with monk fruit sweetener and ground cinnamon to serve.
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER
The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.
Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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