Description
Delightful and comforting pumpkin oatmeal cookies that are soft, chewy, and perfect for autumn, capturing the essence of fall with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Optional: Chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients, ensuring butter is at room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the pumpkin puree and mix well.
- Incorporate the egg into the mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Stir in oats and any optional add-ins.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look soft.
- Cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
To achieve the perfect texture, avoid overbaking. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for chewier cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, oatmeal cookies, fall baking, chewy cookies, dessert recipes
