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Soft Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Maple Frosting

Soft Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Frosting Bliss

This recipe features Soft Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Frosting, perfect for capturing the essence of fall.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Christmas Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter Softened for easy creaming
  • 1 cup Packed light brown sugar Adds moisture and caramel-like flavor
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar Enhances sweetness; adjust to taste
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use pure for the best taste
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree Ensure it's pure pumpkin, not pie filling
  • 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour Properly measured for the right texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps cookies rise
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Infuses warmth and spice
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Adds a touch of earthiness
  • ½ teaspoon Cloves Use cautiously for flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 3 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats Provides hearty texture
For the Maple Frosting
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese Softened for a rich base
  • ¼ cup Butter Softened, adds richness
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar Sweetens the frosting
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup Infuses natural sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla and pumpkin puree until well blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the rolled oats until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  11. Once cookies are cooled, frost with the maple frosting generously.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, and can also be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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