Description
These Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for busy parents. They are quick, easy to make, and packed with nutritious ingredients, ensuring your little ones enjoy every bite without mealtime fuss. These cookies are a great way to sneak in some healthy pumpkin and oats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the rolled oats and chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.
- For a softer cookie, do not overbake.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with raisins, cranberries, or chopped nuts for variety.
- Adjust spices to your preference; you can add a pinch of cloves for more warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg