Description
Warm Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies dance with creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, blending autumn’s comforting spices into one irresistible treat. Fall baking reaches new heights with this simple yet sophisticated cookie that promises to delight and comfort seasonal sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Sugars and Fats:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth foundational texture.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, whisking until the ingredients merge seamlessly.
- Separately combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a secondary mixing bowl.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the dough, which can create tough cookies.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, maintaining approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow proper spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as an indication of perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to wire cooling racks, ensuring complete cooling.
- Whip butter and cream cheese together until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gradually integrate powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting becomes light and pillowy.
- Once cookies have totally cooled, generously spread cinnamon cream cheese frosting across the surface of each cookie.
Notes
- Swap flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or oat flour for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring the same soft and chewy texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey, creating a healthier cookie without compromising flavor.
- Boost nutritional value by adding chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch and protein, making these cookies more filling and nutritious.
- Keep cookies moist by storing them in an airtight container with a slice of bread, which helps maintain softness and prevents drying out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg