Healthy Pumpkin Blossoms (Printable Recipe)

Chewy pumpkin blossoms with dark chocolate centers, naturally sweetened and light, perfect for fall snacking.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup (120g) white whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
04 - 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
07 - 3/4 cup (183g) pumpkin purée
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup (120mL) pure maple syrup

→ Topping

10 - 24 dark chocolate kisses

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Whisk together white whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir together melted butter, pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold together until just combined. Cover bowl and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
04 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
05 - Using a spoon and spatula, drop chilled dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten each portion slightly to make them wider than the base of a chocolate kiss. Shape edges with a small spatula to create round cookies.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers appear just cooked through. Cookies will not spread during baking.
07 - Immediately press one dark chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie. The heat will melt the chocolate base, securing it in place. Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Chilling the dough is essential as the maple syrup creates a sticky, liquid-heavy batter that needs to firm up before shaping.
02 - Dough will remain sticky even after chilling. Use a spoon to scoop and a spatula to release onto baking sheet.
03 - These cookies do not spread during baking, so flatten them before baking to ensure proper diameter for the chocolate kiss.
04 - For flavor variations, substitute caramel-filled kisses or pumpkin spice kisses for the dark chocolate.
05 - White whole wheat flour is made from soft white wheat and has the same nutritional benefits as regular whole wheat flour but with a milder flavor.

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