Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These Pumpkin Peanut Butter twists are a deliciously wholesome treat combining the natural sweetness of pumpkin puree with the rich flavor of powdered peanut butter. Perfectly baked to a soft yet slightly crisp texture, these treats make an ideal snack or dessert for any pumpkin lover.
- Author: Ella
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 twists 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1/4 cup powdered peanut butter (like PB2)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups organic pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the twists.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine the oat flour, powdered peanut butter, pumpkin puree, and the large egg together thoroughly by hand or using a stand mixer until you achieve a smooth dough.
- Divide Dough: Portion the dough evenly into 6 equal pieces for uniform baking.
- Prepare Surface: Lightly sprinkle oat flour onto a clean flat surface to prevent sticking when rolling.
- Roll Dough: Roll each piece into a thin log shape to prepare for twisting.
- Shape Twists: Form each log into a U shape and then twist the arms starting from the top to the bottom to create a beautiful twisted design.
- Bake: Place the twisted dough pieces on an ungreased baking sheet, then bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until cooked through and slightly golden.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the twists to cool completely to set their shape and texture before serving.
Notes
- Using oat flour makes this recipe naturally gluten-free, but ensure your oat flour is certified gluten-free if needed for strict gluten-free diets.
- Powdered peanut butter reduces fat content while maintaining peanut flavor.
- Be gentle when twisting the dough to prevent it from breaking.
- These twists can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute the egg with a flaxseed egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water).
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