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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Soft and chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies made with warm spices and a hint of sweetness, perfect for fall and holiday seasons.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the egg, pumpkin, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the oats and raisins or nuts if using.
  7. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them cool on the baking sheet. You can substitute raisins with chocolate chips for a sweeter variation.

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