Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Soft and chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies made with warm spices, oats, and pumpkin puree — a perfect fall treat.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in raisins or chocolate chips if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of quick oats.
- Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pumpkin oatmeal cookies, fall dessert, chewy pumpkin cookies, spiced cookies