Warmly Spiced Vegan Halloween Pumpkin Cookies – A Sweet Treat for All

To Make the Cookies:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Steam 1/2 cup’s worth of pumpkin cubes. Set aside to cool.
3. Combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup spelt flour, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder in a bowl, whisking until well incorporated.
4. Combine the steamed pumpkin, four tablespoons of vegan butter, and one-half cup of coconut sugar in a separate bowl. Scoop out the pumpkin’s insides, then mash with a fork or utilize a handheld blender to break it down, stirring all ingredients together until the mixture is velvety smooth and harmoniously combined.
   
5. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring thoroughly with a wooden spoon until a smooth and uniform dough forms. That’s okay; it will be sticky. If the dough feels overly tacky, you can simply sprinkle on some additional flour to achieve the perfect consistency. Allow the dough to pause its rising process for exactly 10 minutes.
6. Arrange a baking sheet with a Silpat mat (or parchment paper) in place. Form small, spherical portions of dough into perfectly rounded shapes, then delicately press each one into a flat disc. Bake for 15 minutes.
7. Adorn each cookie with a trio of pumpkin seeds, carefully positioning them at the apex, pointy ends inward.

1. Combine one-quarter cup of coconut oil, one-quarter cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, one-eighth teaspoon of vanilla extract, two tablespoons of pure maple syrup, and a light sprinkle of salt in a glass mixing bowl. Carefully add a moderate amount of water to a large pot that can accommodate your bowl with a little extra room, allowing the contents to hang slightly above the surface. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, then carefully place the glass bowl containing the chocolate into the pot, stirring steadily with a spoon until the chocolate melts smoothly and reaches a silky consistency. Remove from heat.
2. Dip a toothpick into melted chocolate and craft playful pumpkin faces onto your cookies. Serve them immediately to enjoy their warm, gooey goodness.

To Make the Chocolate:

1. Pouring the remaining chocolate mixture into a prepared mould or shallow dish, place it in the freezer to set. Will you discover a sense of satisfaction as your hard work transforms into a delicious treat that awaits you at a later time? Once the mixture has fully set, carefully remove the resulting solid from its mold and transfer it to an airtight container for storage. Store the item in your freezer for later consumption.