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Home / Blog / Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sep 1, 2019 · 24 Comments

These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are a must this fall! These delicious pumpkin cookies are not only paleo-friendly, but they are also egg-free, coconut-free, nut-free, and have easy modifications to make them autoimmune protocol friendly!

chocolate chip cookies stacked on a white plate

Chocolate chip cookies are a universally adored treat. When you add pumpkin and fall spices to the mix, you get an amazingly delicious cookie that’s perfect for snack time, lunch boxes or any fall gathering.

It’s about that time when we celebrate everything pumpkin and I’m not complaining. Especially because I finally don’t feel guilty for breaking out these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. If you’re into the season of pumpkin like I am, you’ll want to put this recipe at the top of your fall must-make list.

Ingredients In These Pumpkin Cookies

Do you even know how thrilled I am that I perfected these cookies?! Annnnd they took me eight attempts to get right. And then I made them two more times, just to be sure they were perfect. Normally I would have lost interest long ago, and moved onto trying a new recipe, but I couldn’t give up on these. I know so many of you have allergies that extend beyond paleo, so these cookies had to happen!

As far as the flour goes, I can only recommend one brand of cassava flour by Otto’s Naturals, because it’s the only brand that I personally use. Please note that although cassava flour and tapioca flour both come from yuca, they are NOT the same. Cassava flour is made from the entire root, while tapioca flour is only the bleached and extracted starch. I also used date sugar to keep them coconut-free, but I’m sure coconut sugar would work great, if that’s what you have on hand! The other ingredients needed are as follows:

  • grass-fed gelatin
  • pumpkin pie spice (for AIP use cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves )
  • baking soda
  • sea salt
  • sustainable palm shortening 
  • canned pumpkin
  • maple syrup
  • apple cider vinegar
  • vanilla extract (for AIP use alcohol free or vanilla powder )
  • chocolate chips (for AIP substitute carob chips)

cookies broken on a white plate

    How Do You Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies?

    This recipe is really quite easy. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, place all of the dry ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until well combined. You want the gelatin to be mixed in so that it won’t clump when you add the wet ingredients. Now, add all of the wet ingredients, besides the chocolate chips, to the food processor. Blend until well combined, and dough forms. Stir in the chocolate chips. Use a spoon to drop the golf-ball sized dough balls onto the parchment lined cookie sheet. Use your fingers to flatten the cookies slightly. FYI: the cookies won’t change shape much while they bake. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack completely before serving. The gelatin will set as the cookies cool.

    Tips

    • Be sure you’re using canned pumpkin purée for your pumpkin chocolate cookies; do not use canned pumpkin pie filling. It’s filled with tons of sugar. Pumpkin purée is just pumpkin.
    • If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice on hand, you can easily make your own for this recipe. Combine 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon each of ground cloves and ground nutmeg to make pumpkin pie spice.
    • For the prettiest presentation, add a few chocolate chips onto the top of each pumpkin cookie before they go into the oven.
    • The baked cookies can be stored in an airtight container for 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

    Optional Mix-Ins For Pumpkin Cookies 

    • Walnuts
    • Pecans
    • Nutmeg
    • Cinnamon chips
    • Buttercream frosting for topping

    What Are The Health Benefits Of Pumpkin?

    Pumpkin is really great for your digestive system and is even commonly fed to dogs to settle their stomach. The vitamins and nutrients in pumpkin make very heart-healthy. Overall, pumpkin is super nutritious and contains many vital nutrients your body needs on a daily basis.

    I don’t think these pumpkin chocolate cookies got to cool down before they were gone. Just beware, it’s really easy to eat about a dozen of these before you even realize what you just did. It’s only for the fall, so enjoy!

    Other Delicious Pumpkin Treats To Try

    Pumpkin Spice Muffins

    Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

    Pumpkin Pie Pudding

    I hope you can taste the love that went into creating these cookies! Happy baking! If you give this recipe a try, be sure to comment below and let me know how it turned out for you. Also, I would love to see your creations on Instagram. Be sure to tag me @livinglovingpaleo!

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies on a white plate

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Servings 12

    Equipment

    • Oven

    Ingredients
      

    Dry Ingredients:

    • 3/4 cup cassava flour
    • 1/4 cup date sugar
    • 1 tablespoon grass-fed gelatin
    • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (for AIP use 1 ¼ tsp. cinnamon , ¼ tsp ginger , 1/8 tsp. ground cloves )
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt

    Wet Ingredients:

    • 1/3 cup sustainable palm shortening, melted
    • 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
    • 1/4 cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  (for AIP use alcohol free or 1/2 tsp vanilla powder)
    • 1/3 cup chocolate chips (for AIP substitute carob chips)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Place all of the dry ingredients into your food processor. Pulse until well combined. You want the gelatin to be mixed in so that it won't clump when you add the wet ingredients.
    • Add all of the wet ingredients, besides the chocolate chips, to the food processor. Blend until well combined, and dough forms. Stir in the chocolate chips.
    • Use a spoon to drop the golf-ball sized dough balls onto the parchment lined cookie sheet. Use your fingers to flatten the cookies slightly. FYI: the cookies won't change shape much while they bake.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack completely before serving. The gelatin will set as the cookies cool. Enjoy!!
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    PIN IT FOR LATER – Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    pumpkin cookies stacked on a white plate

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    Comments

    1. lauramacky says

      October 14, 2015 at 9:44 am

      They look really good! I’ve been looking into no dairy things. I just made these the other day and they are so yummy! http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/raw-pumpkin-bars/

      Reply
    2. Stacey says

      October 14, 2015 at 2:49 pm

      Yessss!!!! Yayyyy!!!! I can’t wait to make these! I gotta get some date sugar and then these are happening! Thank you for considering our many food allergies! You’re the best! More exclamation points!!! Lol

      Reply
      • livinglovingpaleo says

        October 14, 2015 at 4:00 pm

        Thanks so much, Stacey! I really hope you love them! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Libby says

      November 2, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      These look amazing! Thank you for persevering to make them work (& for making an AIP version too!)! Can’t wait to try them!
      Do you think I could substitute the date sugar for maple syrup or honey?

      Reply
      • livinglovingpaleo says

        November 2, 2015 at 5:03 pm

        Thanks so much, Libby! Maple syrup or honey wouldn’t make a great substitution for the date sugar, but any other type of dry sugar should work well, such as coconut sugar or maple sugar. Hope that helps! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Stacey says

      January 28, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      So, I’ve made these many times now and they are so good and they are always a huge hit with everyone that tries them! I love this recipe and it’s so easy to put together! I seriously make a double batch everytime. You’re awesome Kristen! ?

      Reply
      • livinglovingpaleo says

        January 30, 2016 at 9:54 am

        You’re the best Stacey, thanks so much for letting me know!! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Holly says

      May 14, 2016 at 10:54 pm

      These look delicious! If you’ve reintroduced eggs, could you use those instead of the gelatin (and how many)? Thank you!

      Reply
      • livinglovingpaleo says

        May 15, 2016 at 3:40 pm

        Hi Holly! I haven’t tried these with eggs yet, but I think they would still turn out great 🙂 I would sub one egg in for the gelatin. If you make them, I’d love to hear how they turn out!

        Reply
    6. janet says

      October 8, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      Kristen, I just went to the link for the chocolate chips on Amazon for the Equal Exchange 10 oz. chocolate chips, which are selling for between at $75! Check it out!

      Reply
      • livinglovingpaleo says

        October 10, 2016 at 9:18 am

        Ah bummer, sometimes Amazon gets really crazy with their prices :/ I get this brand at Whole Foods for about $6/package. The lowest I currently found on Amazon was 2 packages for around $22 – http://amzn.to/2e0GdRF Hope that helps!

        Reply
    7. Janet says

      October 10, 2016 at 10:12 am

      Yes, I figured as much… but wanted you to know so that your links went elsewhere!!
      I am really enjoying your recipes. I added shredded coconut, walnuts, raisins and even homemade applesauce to the the pumpkin spice muffins and they are fabulous. Now I make a couple dozen and freeze them… allowing myself only 1 per day.

      Reply
      • livinglovingpaleo says

        October 10, 2016 at 5:13 pm

        I so appreciate you letting me know, thanks Janet! Love the additions you made as well!

        Reply
    8. Jessamyn says

      October 16, 2016 at 6:06 am

      These look great. Are there any other options for the palm shortening that you can think of?

      Reply
      • livinglovingpaleo says

        October 16, 2016 at 2:17 pm

        You could definitely try using softened butter or ghee instead, possibly even coconut oil! I haven’t tried these substitutions myself, but I think they would work fine 🙂

        Reply
    9. Jessamyn says

      October 16, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
    10. Andrea says

      October 26, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      I’ve never heard of Cassava flour? Is there an alternative if I can’t find it?

      Reply
      • livinglovingpaleo says

        October 28, 2016 at 12:49 pm

        You can easily find cassava flour online, and sometimes at Whole Foods! Unfortunately it isn’t something that can be easily substituted with another grain-free flour. This is my only cookie recipe that uses cassava, so feel free to check out my other cookie recipes! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Amy says

      October 27, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      So tapioca flour wouldn’t work?? Any other flour work? Thanks

      Reply
      • livinglovingpaleo says

        October 28, 2016 at 12:52 pm

        Hi Amy! Tapioca flour wouldn’t work in this recipe, but you can easily find cassava flour online or in some grocery stores. This is my only cookie recipe that uses cassava, so feel free to also check out my other recipes! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Barbie says

      February 11, 2017 at 4:05 pm

      I am obsessed with these! I sub cream of tartar for ACV, cassava sweetener for maple syrup and no chocolate chips👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

      Reply
      • livinglovingpaleo says

        February 13, 2017 at 12:49 pm

        So glad you liked them and that they still work perfectly with the changes you made!

        Reply

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