Matcha Pumpkin Muffin Cookie (Printable)

Earthy matcha and sweet pumpkin blend for soft, satisfying bites featuring chocolate and nutty almond flour.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup almond flour
03 - 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
07 - 1 tablespoon matcha powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

→ Wet Ingredients

10 - 2/3 cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
11 - 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
12 - 1 large egg
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

14 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
15 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, matcha powder, cinnamon, and ginger until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, melted coconut oil or butter, egg, and vanilla extract until mixture is smooth.
04 - Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture. Gently stir just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if using, until evenly distributed.
06 - Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out to prevent spreading.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
08 - Let bites cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool fully.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Balanced flavor: earthy matcha and sweet pumpkin create a delicious twist
  • Easy, quick baking: ready in just half an hour
02 -
  • Use a flax egg and dairy-free chocolate for vegan cookie bites
  • Substitute a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour for a gluten-free version
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep bites tender
  • Dust with extra matcha or drizzle with melted white chocolate for special occasions
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