Bee Inspired: Seasonal Snacks from the LGM Kitchen
Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
Makes 30 Cookies
The kids and teachers couldn’t get enough of these.
Invite your kids to join you in the kitchen! Not only is it a wonderful opportunity for bonding, but it also helps them develop essential skills.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup neutral cooking oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 large egg (or egg substitute if making vegan)
2 cups AP flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp almond milk
1 cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
PrPreheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it lightly to prevent sticking.
Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, cooking oil, egg (or egg substitute), and vanilla extract. This is a great step for your kids to help with! Mixing in a bowl helps them develop hand strength, patience, and fine motor control.
Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
Activate the Baking Soda: In a smaller bowl, mix the almond milk with the baking soda, ensuring it dissolves completely. This step adds a nice lift to your cookies!
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, along with the activated baking soda mixture. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the gluten, which can make the cookies tough.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the vegan chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Scoop and Bake: Using a tablespoon-sized scoop, place generous portions of dough (about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons per cookie) onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack (or a paper bag, if you’re feeling playful) to cool completely.
Most Important Part:
Share and Savor
Once your cookies are cool, gather your family for a cozy tasting session. Share the warm cookies, enjoy the flavors together, and make some sweet memories! We shared them with our families at this year’s Halloween Party this past Wednesday.
