Chewy Pumpkin Tea Cookies

by | Updated: December 3rd, 2016

Sitting down for a cozy serving of tea and cookies would maybe only happen on a cold, rainy day or if you were attending a tea-themed bridal shower.  Though not at all customary in the States, this quick reprieve would be warmly welcomed by many hard-working 9-5ers like yourself. So why not spruce up your midday slump with a seasonal twist on an old English tradition? These chewy pumpkin tea cookies pair well with a black brew. But if you can’t give up your coffee fix, try these vegan-friendly treats with a breakfast blend.

Chewy Pumpkin Tea Cookies Recipe

Chewy Pumpkin Tea Cookies

Makes about 2 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup organic pumpkin puree
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup coconut flour
¼ cup coconut oil
¼ cup rice milk or milk of your choice
1 ½ Tbsp. baking powder, plus some
3 packets stevia
Pinch of salt to taste

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flours, baking powder, stevia and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin, coconut oil and milk.
  3. Pour wet mixture into dry, using your hands to mix until well incorporated.
  4. Using about a tablespoon of dough per cookie, roll into a ball and then flatten into a cookie.
  5. Place cookies on greased baking sheet and bake at 425°F for about 10 minutes, or until they begin to turn golden.
  6. Serve with organic fig spread.

Notes and tips: These cookies should be soft in the middle with slightly crisp edges. For extra sweetness, sprinkle a pinch of coconut sugar or cinnamon on top of cookies before baking.

Liz Lotts

Liz Lotts is a NASM-certified personal trainer, Orangetheory Fitness franchisee and second-degree student. She spent 7 years as an amateur triathlete, finishing two half-iron distances, two full marathons and several short-distance triathlons. But after baring witness to too many under-nourished and over-trained endurance athletes, Liz decided to become a dietitian and credible resource for nutrition. When she's not training or studying, Liz is writing about health, food, fitness, personal finance and much more.