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Soft & Moist Pumpkin Oat Cookies Recipe

Soft & Moist Pumpkin Oat Cookies Recipe

These Soft & Moist Pumpkin Oat Cookies are cozy, chewy, and packed with warm fall flavors. Perfect for a quick homemade treat that feels comforting and delicious. Great for snacks, dessert, or sharing with friends and family. Even beginner bakers can make these with ease.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
Do not overbake if you want soft and moist cookies.
You can add nuts or raisins for extra texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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