Description
Warm pumpkin oatmeal cookies dance with creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, creating an irresistible autumn treat. Spiced with seasonal charm, these cookies offer comfort and sweet indulgence you’ll crave from first delectable bite.
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:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Whip butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until creamy and voluminous. Incorporate pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves using a whisk to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just integrated. Scoop rounded portions of dough onto prepared sheets, maintaining 2-inch spacing.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Let cookies rest on baking sheets briefly before transferring to wire racks for complete cooling.
- Create frosting by beating butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until achieving a light, airy consistency.
- Once cookies have cooled completely, generously spread cinnamon cream cheese frosting across the surface of each cookie.
Notes
- Toast oats briefly before mixing to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the cookie’s overall taste profile.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the same tender texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a more uniform cookie shape.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to ensure even baking and easy cookie removal without sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 177
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 92 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg