Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

These pumpkin spice oatmeal cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of fall. With warm spices and a hint of pumpkin, they offer a comforting taste that’s sure to brighten your day.

This recipe for pumpkin spice oatmeal cookies is easy to follow and yields soft, chewy cookies that are perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.

Delicious Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

These cookies combine the wholesome goodness of oats with the warm flavors of pumpkin spice. They take about 30 minutes to prepare and bake, making them a quick and satisfying dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Pumpkin and Vanilla: Mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious pumpkin spice oatmeal cookies!