Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Super low fat, 40 calories each, plus low-fat frosting!

YOU NEED:

1 cup of whole wheat flour

1 cup of all purpose flour

1 cup  white sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon of sea salt

1/2 cup of unsweetened apple sauce

1 tablespoon mollases [optional]

1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

1 cup of canned pumpkin or pureed pumpkin

Cooking spray

METHOD:

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a cookie sheet with cooking spray.

Cream sugars, applesauce, pumpkin and almond extract together.

In another bowl, mix flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spice. Once mixed, add to the wet ingredients. 

Form little mounds and bake for 15 – 18 minutes, or until browned.

CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE ICING:

blend 1/4 cup softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons icing sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. 

Top or sandwich cookies for a great dessert!