Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Vegan caramel candies, unwrapped for topping
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract
Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients, and mix until well combined
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie
Press a vegan caramel candy into the center of each cookie
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely