Description
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Frosting: A Delightful Fall Treat
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
5. Fold the old-fashioned rolled oats into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
6. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
7. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is creamy and well-combined.
8. Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread the maple frosting over the tops, and enjoy the perfect fall treat!
Notes
Choose high-quality, 100% pure pumpkin puree for best flavor.
Adjust spice levels to preference.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
For chewier cookies, use less flour; for crispier cookies, bake a few extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg