Eggless Pumpkin Caramel Cookies

I get many requests for recipe that accommodate different allergies. My father in law has an egg allergy and has been unable to eat the yummy treats I create, so I made it a priority during this visit to create an egg-free dessert. I also wanted to continue creating with the flavors of fall.

A few notes on this recipe. This is not a traditional cookie, but is very delicious. It is very important to not over mix the cookie dough. The dough itself is sticky. To make it easier to stuff with the caramels, dip your fingertips into cold water. If you have young ones that want to help in the kitchen, have them unwrap the caramels. This is a great way for young children to be involved and work on fine motor skills :D.

Here is my recipe:

Makes 4 dozen

Ingredients:

3 cups all purpose flour

1 cup pureed pumpkin

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

3/4 cup white sugar

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 bag Kraft Caramels, unwrapped

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter and sugar using mixer on low speed. Add in pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and salt.

2. Sift together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Using large spatula, mix flour into wet ingredients. DO NOT OVER MIX. Batter will be a looser than a typical cookie dough.

3. Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop 1 tablespoon cookie dough into the palm of your hand. To keep the dough from sticking to your hand, coat with cold water. Gently press 1 caramel into the center of the cookie dough. Cover caramel with the dough.

4. Place the caramel stuffed cookies onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges of cookie are golden brown. Remove from oven and serve warm.

5. Enjoy 🙂

*The caramel centers will harden as the cookie comes to room temperature. Simply pop in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to warm up and have a gooey caramel center 🙂

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