Ingredients
1¾cupsKing Arthur white whole wheat flour,or all purpose white flour
½tspbaking soda
½tspcream of tartar
1cupsugar
¼cupbutter,softened
1tbsphoney,or agave
1tspvanilla
1large egg
3tbspsugar
1tbsppumpkin spice
cooking spray
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with Silpat mats and spray with cooking spray.
Combine flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Combine 1 cup of sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add the agave, vanilla and egg; beat well.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, beating just until combined. Cover and chill for 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine 3 tablespoons sugar with pumpkin pie spice, stirring with a whisk to combine.
With wet hands, shape dough into 42 (1-inch) balls. Roll balls in sugar/pumpkin pie spice mixture.
Place balls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets and slightly flatten with a fork.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes (cookies will be slightly soft). Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes.
Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks. Enjoy!