Description
Warm, spicy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies dance with creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, bringing autumn’s comforting embrace to your kitchen. Rich seasonal flavors merge deliciously, inviting you to savor sweet memories of harvest moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup softened butter (113 grams)
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring even heat distribution and easy cookie removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously cream butter with white and brown sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture, blending thoroughly to create a cohesive wet foundation for the cookie dough.
- Separately combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, pumpkin pie spice), and oats in a clean bowl, whisking to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Using a spoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, lightly pressing each mound to create uniform shape and thickness.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookie edges turn golden brown and centers appear set, maintaining a soft interior.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- For frosting, whip cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy, creating a light base for the sweet topping.
- Gradually mix powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture until achieving a spreadable consistency.
- Once cookies are completely cool, generously spread or pipe cinnamon cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container, perfect for enjoying with a warm beverage.
Notes
- Swap butter with coconut oil or vegan butter for dairy-free options, ensuring the same rich texture and flavor profile.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the dough for extra crunch and nutty depth.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or honey for a healthier twist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent frosting from sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg