Description
Delicious Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with a luscious Maple Frosting combine warm spices with hearty oats and moist pumpkin puree, creating a soft and flavorful treat perfect for autumn or any cozy occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
Maple Frosting
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt, then set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Add Pumpkin and Wet Ingredients: Mix the canned pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugars until thoroughly combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet pumpkin mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Incorporate Oats: Fold in the rolled oats evenly through the dough to add texture and heartiness.
- Scoop Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are set and lightly browned on the edges.
- Prepare for Frosting: While cookies cool, start making the maple frosting for a perfect finish.
- Melt Butter and Maple Syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the maple syrup, bringing the mixture to a boil; remove immediately from heat once boiling.
- Mix Frosting Ingredients: Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth and of drizzle-able consistency.
- Frost Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled completely, drizzle the maple frosting evenly over each cookie to finish.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for best creaming results.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- You can substitute rolled oats with quick oats if preferred, but texture will vary slightly.
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with margarine or coconut oil, and ensure the frosting powdered sugar is vegan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
