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As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, the joy of baking with pumpkin becomes a beloved tradition. Chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies offer a delightful way to embrace the flavors of fall. These cookies combine the warm, comforting taste of pumpkin with the hearty texture of oats, making them the perfect treat for gatherings, cozy evenings at home, or just an everyday indulgence. Whether you are a pumpkin enthusiast or someone new to pumpkin-flavored treats, this recipe is designed to appeal to everyone, inviting you to create a batch that fills your home with the delightful aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Embrace the cozy vibes of fall with these chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies! Perfectly blending the warm flavors of pumpkin and oats, these delightful treats are ideal for gatherings, quiet evenings, or everyday indulgence. With options to add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits, they can easily be tailored to your taste. Get ready to fill your home with the inviting aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg while making delicious memories!
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Ingredients
  

1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

½ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 ½ cups rolled oats

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.

      Add egg and pumpkin: Beat in the egg, then mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined.

        Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

          Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not over-mix. If you are adding chocolate chips and nuts, fold them in at this point.

            Scoop the cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

              Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set. The cookies may appear slightly underbaked; they will continue cooking as they cool.

                Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

                  Serve and enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy your chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite warm beverage!

                    Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 25 minutes | 24 cookies