Doughy Pumpkin Delights Recipe

🍴 Servings: About 20 bites
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕖 Chill Time: 20-30 minutes
🕖 Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for a dairy-free option)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup oat flour (make your own by blending rolled oats in a food processor until fine)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or raisins
Instructions:
1️⃣ Mix the Wet Ingredients:
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, softened butter (or coconut oil), brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
2️⃣ Add the Dry Ingredients:
Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the oat flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3️⃣ Fold in the Mix-Ins:
Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and any other optional add-ins like chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or raisins.
4️⃣ Form the Bites:
Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, roll the dough into bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
Place the cookie dough bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5️⃣ Chill:
Refrigerate the cookie dough bites for 20-30 minutes, or until firm. You can also freeze them for a longer-lasting treat.
6️⃣ Serve:
Enjoy the pumpkin cookie dough bites straight from the fridge or freezer for a delicious, no-bake treat that’s perfect for fall!
Enjoy your Pumpkin Cookie Dough Bites, a fun and flavorful snack that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven!