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Irresistible Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Recipe with Frosting

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Chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall mornings or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (160g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  4. Fold in the rolled oats using a rubber spatula. The dough will be soft but slightly sticky.
  5. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until creamy.
  8. Once the cookies are fully cooled, spread or pipe the frosting on top. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon for a decorative touch, if desired.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.’, ‘Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smooth frosting.’, ‘Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky.’, ‘Watch the baking time closely to prevent overbaking.’, ‘Use a zip-top bag for piping frosting if you don’t have a piping bag.’]

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Keywords: pumpkin cookies, oatmeal cookies, fall dessert, cinnamon cream cheese frosting, holiday cookies

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