Delicious and Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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Delicious and Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 29, 2024

Indulge in the goodness of pumpkin and oats with these scrumptious pumpkin oatmeal cookies. Perfect for the fall season or anytime you crave a sweet treat with a healthy twist. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the pumpkin puree, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes or until cookies are set and slightly golden.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Enjoy these delicious pumpkin oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk or hot cocoa!

Interesting Facts

  • Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and fiber, making these cookies a nutritious treat.
  • Oats add a lovely chewiness and heartiness to the cookies.
  • You can customize these cookies by adding nuts, dried fruits, or spices like ginger or cloves.