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