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Pumpkin Fortune Cookies (Gluten-Free & Vegan)

Fortune cookies definitely have something magical in them, not because they forecast the future, but because they encourage us to pause, open, read, and contemplate for a while.

These pumpkin fortune cookies represent a more deliberate, mindful adaptation of the traditional variety. They are baked, not fried. Naturally gluten-free, plant-based, lightweight, and uncomplicated. Each one includes a brief message for the recipient, such as a reflection, a question, or a gentle reminder.

They're also ideal for parties, celebrations, or just as a tasty homemade treat 😊

Pumpkin Fortune Cookies



⏱ Time

Preparation: 25 minutes
Baking: 12–15 minutes
Total: ~40 minutes


🥠 Ingredients (makes ~20 - 24 cookies)

Batter

  • 1/2 cup chickpea flour

  • 1/3 cup pumpkin purée (plain, unsweetened)

  • 1/4 cup erythritol (powdered works best)

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

  • 4–6 tbsp water (adjust for texture)

🔮 Fortunes

Use short, simple messages such as

  • positive wishes

  • kind reminders

  • short quotes

  • light-hearted predictions

Keep them small enough to fit easily inside the cookie 😊

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 175°C / 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, erythritol, salt, and spices.
  3. Add pumpkin purée and vanilla. Slowly add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the batter becomes smooth and glossy. The texture should resemble a very thick yogurt: spreadable, but not runny.
  4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter onto the tray. Using the back of a spoon, spread it into a thin circle (about 8–9 cm in diameter). Leave space between cookies.
  5. Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still be flexible.
  6. Remove from the oven and work quickly. Flip one cookie, place a fortune in the center, fold in half, then gently curve over the edge of a cup or bowl to create the classic shape.

  7. Let them cool completely; they will firm up as they cool.

Optional toppings (after baking)

  • plant-based yogurt or coconut skyr

  • tahini or almond butter drizzle

  • goji berries

  • pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds

  • chia or hemp seeds

  • pomegranate seeds


Tips & Notes

  • For a savory twist, skip the sweetener and vanilla and add smoked paprika, extra salt, and a drizzle of garlic‑infused oil, then sprinkle with sesame or pumpkin seeds before baking ðŸŒ¶️

  • Add 1–2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the chickpea flour version to make the texture more delicate

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days

Nutritional Values (approx. per cookie, without toppings)

  • Calories: ~35 kcal

  • Protein: ~2 g

  • Carbohydrates: ~4 g

  • Sugars: 0 g

  • Fat: ~0.5 g

  • Fiber: ~1 g


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