🎃 Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, chewy, and brimming with fall warmth — these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are everything you love about autumn in one bite! 🍂✨ Each cookie is loaded with oats, cozy spices, and just the right amount of sweetness. They’re perfect for lunchboxes, coffee breaks, or sharing by the fire on a crisp fall day. 🍁☕

🍪 Why You’ll Love These Cookies

• 🎃 Full of pumpkin flavor — soft, moist, and perfectly spiced!
• 🍯 Sweetened with brown sugar for a deep caramel taste.
• 🥣 No mixer required — just one bowl and a spoon!
• 🌾 Hearty oats make every bite chewy and satisfying.
• ❄️ Great for freezing and snacking later!

🧡 Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg + 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips or raisins (optional)

👩‍🍳 How to Make Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

1. Prep your oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix the wet ingredients: Cream butter and sugars, then add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Combine the dry ingredients: Whisk flour, oats, baking soda, and spices in another bowl.
4. Bring it together: Stir dry mixture into wet ingredients until combined. Fold in chocolate chips or raisins.
5. Bake: Drop rounded spoonfuls on baking sheets and bake 11–13 minutes, until lightly golden.
6. Cool & enjoy: Let cookies cool on a wire rack — if you can wait that long! 😋

🍫 Variations & Add-Ins

• 🍂 Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate or butterscotch chips.
• 🌰 Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
• 🧁 Drizzle with cream cheese icing for extra decadence.
• 🥥 Stir in shredded coconut for a fun texture twist.

💡 Pro Tips

• Let the dough rest 10 minutes before baking — it helps them stay thick and chewy.
• Use pumpkin puree, not pie filling (it’s less sweet and gives better texture).
• Don’t overbake — they’ll firm up as they cool!
• Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft for up to 5 days.

🥡 Storage & Freezing

Keep your Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4–5 days. To freeze, layer cookies between parchment paper in a freezer-safe container — they’ll stay fresh up to 3 months! ❄️

☕ Serving Suggestions

These cookies pair beautifully with a warm mug of chai tea or pumpkin spice latte. They’re also perfect crumbled over vanilla ice cream or layered into a fall dessert trifle! 🍨🍁

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