Description
Enjoy these delightful soft and chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies, perfectly complemented by a sweet maple frosting. A warm and comforting treat for any occasion, inspired by traditional baking with a gourmet touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats and pumpkin puree until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup until smooth and pourable.
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle or spread the maple frosting over the tops.
- Allow the frosting to set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your pumpkin puree is not pumpkin pie filling.
- For chewier cookies, do not overbake.
- The frosting consistency can be adjusted by adding more powdered sugar for a thicker frosting or more milk for a thinner one.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 kcal (will vary based on exact ingredient amounts and frosting coverage)
- Sugar: Approximately 20-25g
- Sodium: Approximately 100-150mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40-50mg