Pumpkin and chocolate cookies in the air fryer are a delightful autumn treat, perfect for pairing with a tea or a sweet snack. The dough, soft and fragrant, is born from the union of the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the bold character of dark chocolate, creating an irresistible balance. The air fryer allows for even and quick cooking, keeping the cookies soft inside and well browned outside, without needing to turn on the oven. Ideal for those looking for a simple yet impressive recipe, these cookies can be prepared in a few steps and customized with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for an extra aromatic touch. Also great for healthy and tasty breakfasts, they keep well for several days, retaining their enveloping flavor. A recipe that wins over both young and old, perfect for celebrating the colors and scents of autumn.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 25 Minutes
- Portions: 20 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil (or 1/2 cup butter)
- 2 cups pumpkin
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- to taste ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Hand Blender
- 1 Hand Whisk
Steps
To prepare the pumpkin and chocolate cookies in the air fryer, start with the pumpkin: peel it, wash it, dry it carefully, and cut it into not too thick slices. Place the pumpkin in the air fryer basket and cook it at 356°F for about 20/25 minutes, turning them a couple of times. The cooking time depends on the thickness of the slices. Once cooked, let it cool and blend it in a mixer (or with the hand blender) until you get a smooth puree. With the indicated amount of raw pumpkin, you will get about 3.5 oz of cooked puree.
In a bowl, pour the sunflower oil, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix the ingredients with a hand whisk. Add the pumpkin puree and continue to mix to combine well.
Add the sifted flour, baking powder, half a teaspoon of cinnamon, then knead everything with a spatula or wooden spoon. Finally, add the chocolate chips and mix again.
Divide the dough into pieces of about 1 oz each, form balls and slightly flatten them between the palms of your hands to get disks. If the dough is sticky, help yourself with a bit of flour.
Place the cookies in the air fryer basket and cook them at 329°F for 8/10 minutes.
Remove from the air fryer and let cool on a rack: your cookies are ready to be enjoyed for breakfast or as a healthy snack!
Storage
Pumpkin and chocolate cookies in the air fryer keep for a couple of weeks in a tin box or airtight container.
You can replace the chocolate chips with chopped almonds or walnuts.
