Description
These soft and chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies are topped with a delightful maple frosting, creating a perfect fall treat. They are warm, comforting, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- For the Maple Frosting:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the maple frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the maple syrup and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Slowly add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and spreadable.
- Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread or pipe the maple frosting onto the tops of the cookies.
Notes
- Ensure your pumpkin puree is not pumpkin pie filling.
- For chewier cookies, do not overbake them.
- The frosting can be adjusted to your preferred sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 (will vary based on exact ingredients and frosting amount)
- Sugar: Approximately 20-25g
- Sodium: Approximately 50-70mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 6-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g
- Protein: Approximately 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 30-40mg