Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
These pumpkin oatmeal cookies are a delightful treat combining the wholesome goodness of oats with the rich flavor of pumpkin and warm spices. Perfect for fall, these cookies are soft, chewy, and easy to make.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 cookie scoop or spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour For added flavor, consider swapping half for whole wheat flour.
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips or raisins Optional ingredient.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in chocolate chips or raisins.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For added flavor, consider swapping half of the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, or they can be frozen for longer storage.
Notes
For added flavor, consider swapping half of the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, or they can be frozen for longer storage.
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding nuts or different spices according to your preference.