Nothing says comfort food like pumpkin and oatmeal rolled into one!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Since it’s officially pumpkin time. Well in my house that is what I call it, as soon as mid September hits I think it’s pumpkin time and I’m surprised they haven’t changed October to Pumpkin yet, well I guess that would get confusing.s. I always look forward to “pumpkin time of year” there are so many things to make with pumpkin and with the aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg and clover all around it’s just happy-happy time!
If you are thinking here is another gooey pumpkin cookie, that is bland and just so-so, well I’m happy to say…Not true!
I do not like overly moist gooey pumpkin items. I do like moist cookies, but often I find when pumpkin is added in, they loose all texture and greatness and just remind me of some basic pumpkin bread. Not that there is anything wrong with pumpkin bread, I just don’t think pumpkin cookies should have a pumpkin bread texture.
- 4 tablespoons softened Butter
- ½ cup pumpkin
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3½ cups oats (not instant)
- roasted shelled and salted Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- In medium bowl.
- Beat butter and sugars until creamy then add pumpkin, eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
- Stir in oats.
- Use a 2 tablespoon scoop to form balls, place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Arrange Pepitos on top of each cookie. Bake 10-12 minutes until cookies appear golden and are firm but not gooey on outside.
(adapted from Quaker Vanishing Cookie Recipe)
If you like pumpkin as much as me, here are some other pumpkin recipes you may enjoy
Pumpkin Dip great with ginger snaps and pretzels.
Jeanette says
October 18, 2011 at 11:24 amWould love to try one of these – the pepitos on top got me!
Paula says
October 18, 2011 at 11:25 amI’m actually eating an oatmeal raisin cookie while I’m reading this and wishing that I had some of your pumpkin oatmeal cookies. Honestly, I wish I had some of everything you’ve made with pumpkin!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
October 18, 2011 at 11:38 amI love the smell of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove too, it just fills the house with warmth when you are baking.
alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
October 18, 2011 at 12:12 pmThese are calling my name and now!
Fresh and Foodie says
October 18, 2011 at 1:36 pmI saw someone tweet about these and had to check them out. They sound wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Cathy/ShowFoodChef says
October 18, 2011 at 2:08 pmI SO agree with everything you said. I keep trying pumpkin cookies, but most of the time they come out too bread-like. It looks like you did it! These look chewy and…well…cookie-like. Can’t wait to try them. I made your pumpkin dip last year and loved it!
SweetSugarBelle says
October 18, 2011 at 3:12 pmI’m liking this recipe!!!
Valentina says
October 18, 2011 at 8:45 pmyes, pumpkin season is the best! these cookies look so yummy — perfect with a cup of chai tea! 😉
Erin says
October 19, 2011 at 8:08 amGreat idea putting oatmeal cookies with pumpkin!
Sue says
October 19, 2011 at 10:10 amJUST what I was looking for! I agree with you about the texture, and I love that it has oats!
Christy DAvis says
October 19, 2011 at 11:05 amThese look beautiful and sound super tasty!! Can’t wait to try these!!!
naomi says
October 20, 2011 at 9:06 pmI love oatmeal cookies and I love pumpkin! I love the two together!
Teddy Big says
November 13, 2011 at 5:25 pmWould really love to try this upon seeing the outcome of the cookie. It looks lovely thus I want to know the taste of this cookie. Thanks a lot for the recipe.