September 30, 2018

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

Does anyone else already have a long list of things they're planning on baking this fall? All I know is my list starts with apple pie and it currently has no end in sight. There are just so many cozy desserts that need to be baked. If you've got a list, these Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies would look pretty good on it, and if you don't have one yet, let's make one!

Yep, you heard right, Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies! They're chewy and soft like oatmeal cookies, but have the classic fall flavor of pumpkin spice to help you celebrate all things fall. The pumpkin spice flavor is brought to you with the help of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, and pumpkin puree adds the classic pumpkin flavor.

A FEW NOTES BEFORE WE GET STARTED

Now let's bake! Get started by preheating your oven to 350° F. Lay out several paper towels and place pumpkin puree on top. Place several paper towels over puree and gently press down to soak up excess moisture. Repeat until puree measures about ¼ cup. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices and set aside. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and both sugars on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Gently add pumpkin puree with the mixer still on medium speed. With the mixer on low, slowly add in the flour mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure it is fully incorporated.

Add in the oats and mix on low just until combined. Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, form cookies into balls and place them a few inches apart on a parchment covered cookie sheet.

Bake for 16-18 minutes until cookies are firm around the edges. Let cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack. Enjoy!

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Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

These Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies are chewy and soft like oatmeal cookies, but have the classic fall flavor of pumpkin spice to help you celebrate all things fall.

  • Author: Marisa Guerra
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 41 minutes
  • Yield: 20 cookies
  • Category: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 240 grams (2 cups) flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp cloves
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 8 oz (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 99 grams (½ cup) granulated sugar
  • 213 grams (1 cup) light brown sugar
  • 113 grams (½ cup) pumpkin puree
  • 89 grams (1 cup) old fashioned oats

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Lay out several paper towels and place pumpkin puree on top. Place several paper towels over puree and gently press down to soak up excess moisture. Repeat until puree measures about ¼ cup. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices and set aside.
  4. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and both sugars on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Gently add pumpkin puree with the mixer still on medium speed.
  6. With the mixer on low, slowly add in the flour mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure it is fully incorporated.
  7. Add in the oats and mix on low just until combined.
  8. Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, form cookies into balls and place them a few inches apart on a parchment covered cookie sheet.
  9. Bake for 16-18 minutes until cookies are firm around the edges.
  10. Let cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The dough can be chilled once made to make it slightly easier to work with, but you can also start scooping and baking the cookies right away if needed.
  • These cookies are best enjoyed the same day, but will last for several days when stored at room temperature in an airtight container.
  • The dough can be made 1-2 days in advance, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap, and chilled in the fridge. Let it sit out for 10-15 minutes before scooping and baking.

Keywords: pumpkin spice, oatmeal, cookies

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