Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
These delicious cookies combine the comforting flavors of pumpkin, chocolate, and oats, bringing the warmth of fall right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips based on preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the canned pumpkin puree and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To enhance flavors, experiment with mix-ins such as walnuts, dried fruit or substitute different nut butters. Store cookies in an airtight container and freeze for long-term storage.