Best Pumpkin Spice Protein Cookies for Fall
These soft and chewy pumpkin protein cookies are made with real pumpkin, cozy spices, and a boost of vanilla protein powder. Easy to make, full of fall flavor, and the perfect healthy treat. Makes about 12 cookies depending on the scoop size.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder I used Levels Protein
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Snickerdoodle Topping:
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients – flour, protein powder, and baking soda – then gradually add them to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix together the snickerdoodle topping of sugar and cinnamon.
- Scoop the dough into balls (depending on the scoop size, you’ll get about 12 cookies). Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven when edges are set but centers are still soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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