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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.

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 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, beat pumpkin, brown sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture, stirring until combined.
  5. Stir in oats and raisins or nuts if using.
  6. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

For softer cookies, do not overbake. You can substitute raisins with chocolate chips or nuts for variety.

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