How do I make the date caramel filling smooth?

To achieve a smooth date caramel, combine the pitted dates, almond milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a blender or food processor and blend until completely creamy.

Why do I need to chill the cookie dough?

Chilling the dough for 10-15 minutes in the fridge allows the baking powder to activate and makes the dough easier to handle, resulting in smoother finished cookies.

What's the best way to stuff the cookies with caramel?

Roll the dough into 2-inch balls, flatten them, place a spoonful of date mixture in the center, then fold the dough around the filling, pinching the seams closed before baking.

Can I use a different plant-based milk for the date caramel?

The recipe specifies almond milk for the date caramel, but other plant-based milks like soy or oat milk could likely be substituted for a similar creamy texture.

How should I store leftover Date Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies?

Store these baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or refrigerate to extend freshness, especially due to the date caramel filling.

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Date Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies
[Vegan]

KH By: Katarina Hawk

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Date Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies [Vegan]

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Meet the perfect fall cookie. A delicious, soft chocolate chip pumpkin cookie surrounds a sweet natural date caramel filling. These cookies look like they're from a bakery, but they're surprisingly easy to make!

Ingredients You Need for Date Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies [Vegan]

For the Cookies:

1/2 cup pumpkin purée
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips

For the Date Caramel:

10 pitted dates
3/4 cup almond milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

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How to Prepare Date Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies [Vegan]

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine pumpkin, sugar, oil, and vanilla in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients except chocolate chips.
Add wet to dry ingredients and mix just to combine. Add in chocolate chips.
Let dough sit for 10-15 minutes in the fridge to allow the baking powder to rise and dough to be easier to handle. This will make the finished cookies smoother. While you wait make the date filling
For date filling, combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. You can place date filling in freezer for a few minutes so that it is easier to handle.
Roll cookie dough into 2-inch balls. Flatten onto baking sheet and then place a spoon full of date mixture into the middle.
Fold cookie dough around dough mixture. Try to flatten balls in half and then place it seam-side down on the baking sheet. You could also pinch all sides of dough around the dates.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden brown.

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