Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies. Bursting with warm spices and a delightful soft texture, each bite offers a nostalgic aroma that will fill your home. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat after a long day, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg