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Iced Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies bursting with the warm, autumnal flavors of pumpkin and spices, topped with a creamy glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree Can use fresh pumpkin for richer flavor.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For icing.
  • 2 tablespoons milk For icing.
Optional Ingredients
  • chopped nuts or chocolate chips Optional additions.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir to mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy and well-combined.
  4. Stir in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. You can fold in optional ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips at this time.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
Icing
  1. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
  2. For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until it reaches a drizzling consistency, then drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze them for up to three months. To enjoy frozen cookies, thaw at room temperature or microwave for a few seconds until slightly warm.