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Soft Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Maple Frosting

Soft Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Frosting Delight

Delight in these Soft Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Frosting, a perfect treat for fall.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened for easy mixing
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs for vegan option, use flax eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla is recommended
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree ensure it's 100% pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to preferred spice level
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg adjust to preferred spice level
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves adjust to preferred spice level
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt kosher salt recommended
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats quick oats can be substituted
For the Maple Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese ensure it’s softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted helps with consistency
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup can be replaced with agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheets
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in the old-fashioned rolled oats until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  9. Cool cookies on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Prepare frosting by mixing cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  11. Once cookies are completely cool, generously frost each cookie with the maple frosting.
  12. Serve and enjoy your Soft Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Frosting!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate frosted cookies for up to 4 days. Freeze unbaked dough or baked cookies for longer storage.

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