Description
Cozy and comforting Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies that capture the essence of autumn with soft, chewy texture, warm spices, wholesome oats, and natural sweetness. Perfect for fall gatherings or a chilly afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for vegan)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Measure out all your ingredients and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar until fluffy and light, ensuring a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a separate bowl.
- Mix Wet and Dry Components: Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined—avoid overmixing to keep cookies soft.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on your baking sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor impact.
- Measure oats properly by lightly spooning into your measuring cup to avoid dense cookies.
- Avoid overmixing dough to keep the cookies tender, not tough.
- Chilling dough for 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) improves texture and flavor blending.
- Watch baking time closely and remove cookies when edges brown to keep centers soft and chewy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies, Fall Recipe, Autumn Cookies, Spiced Cookies, Healthy Cookies, Soft Cookies, Gluten-Free Cookies
