Pumpkin cookies with chestnut flour, chocolate and pecans

Pumpkin cookies with chestnut flour, chocolate and pecans is a medium French recipe that serves 8. 120 calories per serving. Recipe by JustInCooking on YouTube.

Prep: 4 hrs 23 min | Cook: 14 min | Total: 4 hrs 57 min

Cost: $11.55 total, $1.44 per serving

Ingredients

  • non spécifié non spécifié Unsalted butter (Butter at room temperature, cut into small cubes)
  • non spécifié non spécifié White sugar (Granulated sugar)
  • non spécifié non spécifié Maple syrup (Pure maple syrup)
  • non spécifié non spécifié Egg (Whole egg)
  • non spécifié non spécifié Pumpkin puree (Steamed pumpkin then blended)
  • non spécifié non spécifié Wheat flour (All‑purpose flour)
  • non spécifié non spécifié Chestnut flour (Chestnut flour)
  • non spécifié non spécifié Baking powder (Baking powder)
  • non spécifié non spécifié Fine salt (Fine salt)
  • non spécifié non spécifié 70% dark chocolate (Coarsely chopped to obtain large chunks)
  • non spécifié non spécifié Pecan nuts (Coarsely chopped pecans)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pumpkin puree

    Cut the pumpkin into pieces, steam it until tender, then blend until smooth puree.

    Time: PT20M

  2. Cream the butter and sugar

    In a bowl, place the softened butter, add the sugar and whisk until a smooth creamy texture is achieved.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Incorporate the maple syrup

    Add the maple syrup to the butter‑sugar mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.

    Time: PT1M

  4. Add the egg and pumpkin puree

    Drizzle in the egg, then the pumpkin puree, and whisk until a homogeneous batter is obtained.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Sift the flours, leavening, and salt

    Sift the wheat flour, chestnut flour, baking powder and salt over the mixture, then mix with a spatula until a homogeneous, creamy dough is obtained.

    Time: PT3M

  6. Fold in the chocolate and pecans

    Add the large chunks of dark chocolate and chopped pecans, gently fold to distribute evenly.

    Time: PT2M

  7. Chill the dough in the refrigerator

    Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator (about 3 h 30 min).

    Time: PT3H30M

    Temperature: 4°C

  8. Shape the cookies

    Scoop balls of about 46 g, lightly flatten them, place them on a baking sheet spaced apart, then place a small piece of pecan on each cookie.

    Time: PT10M

  9. Preheat the oven

    Preheat the oven to 190°C on convection mode.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 190°C

  10. Bake the cookies

    Bake the cookies and cook for 13 to 15 minutes, until the edges are golden.

    Time: PT14M

    Temperature: 190°C

  11. Cool

    Remove the cookies from the oven, transfer them to a cooling rack and let cool completely before serving.

    Time: PT15M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
120
Protein
2 g
Carbohydrates
15 g
Fat
6 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, low-carb, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: milk, nuts (pecan), egg, gluten

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Pumpkin cookies with chestnut flour, chocolate and pecans

Recipe by JustInCooking

Soft cookies made with pumpkin puree, subtly flavored with chestnut flour, studded with large chunks of dark chocolate and crunchy pecans. Perfect for autumn, to enjoy with tea or coffee.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
3h 53m
Prep
59m
Cook
35m
Cleanup
5h 27m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$11.55
Total cost
$1.44
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Prepare the pumpkin puree
  • Cream the butter and sugar
  • Add the egg and pumpkin puree
  • Chill the dough in the refrigerator
  • Preheat the oven
  • Bake the cookies

Safety Warnings

  • Beware of hot steam when steaming the pumpkin.
  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves.
  • Use a stable knife to chop the pecans.

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