Treat Yourself to a Spooky Sweet Surprise
A Healthier Twist on Halloween Cookies
Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a batch of spooky sweet treats? Instead of reaching for the usual candy suspects, why not create your own healthier cookie creations?
Fruit and Nut Faces: A Fresh Alternative
Ditch the traditional cookie cutters and get creative with a face made from fruits and nuts. Not only will it add a pop of color to your Halloween spread, but it’s also a great way to sneak in some extra nutrition.
Pumpkin Spice Cookie Recipe
Get Ready for a Tasty Treat
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups oat flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 15 ounces pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Frosting
- Licorice twists
- Candies for decoration
Baking Magic Happens
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, then combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Shape, Bake, and Decorate
Shape the dough into 28 balls, place them on the prepared cookie sheet, and press flat until about 1/4-inch thick. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are slightly browned. Let the cookies cool before spreading frosting on one cookie and adding licorice twists to create the spider legs. Add your favorite candies for eyes, nose, mouth, and antenna to bring your spider to life!
Get Creative and Have Fun
Continue with the remaining cookies, experimenting with different designs and decorations. Who says Halloween treats have to be unhealthy? With these pumpkin spice cookies, you can indulge in the spooky spirit while still keeping things relatively healthy. Happy baking!
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