Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

These pumpkin oatmeal cookies are full of pumpkin flavor and hearty oats. They bake up soft with crispy edges and are topped with a touch of sweet glaze.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Method Bake

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings cookies

Calories 159

Author Lily Ernst

Ingredients

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups (110g) rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (227g) unsalted butter softened
1 cup (200g) lightly packed brown sugar
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 cup (245g) pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla

Glaze

1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
2-3 tsp milk or cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F and line 2-3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, toss together the flour, rolled oats, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 1 1/3 cups (110g) rolled oats, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, 1 cup (200g) lightly packed brown sugar, 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla.
1 cup (245g) pumpkin puree, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla
Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon drop the cookie dough 2" apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly brown on the bottom. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk/cream until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies and let stand for 5-10 minutes for the glaze to set.
1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, 2-3 tsp milk or cream

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days at room temperature.

To freeze - Let cookies cool completely and transfer to a freezer-friendly container or ziplock bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight on the counter and glaze 5-10 minutes before serving.

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