Get ready to transform your kitchen into a cozy autumn paradise with these irresistibly soft pumpkin oatmeal cookies that promise to be your new seasonal obsession! Imagine biting into a warm, perfectly spiced cookie that combines the rich, velvety texture of pumpkin with the hearty goodness of oats – it's like a hug for your taste buds that captures the essence of fall in every single bite.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin puree to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix well until fully incorporated. This will add moisture and flavor to your cookies.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined. This will ensure that the dry ingredients are well mixed and evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tougher cookies.
- Using a spatula or spoon, fold in any additional mix-ins you desire, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit, if using.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your soft pumpkin oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough – mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- For extra moisture, you can add a tablespoon of molasses to enhance the pumpkin flavor.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading.
- Use fresh spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for the most vibrant flavor profile.
- For consistent cookie sizes, use a cookie scoop or weigh your dough portions.
- Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack to develop the perfect soft texture.
- Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness for days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 140kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
