Soft Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Frosting Bliss
Delight in the flavors of fall with these Soft Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies topped with Maple Frosting, perfect for sharing and enjoying with loved ones.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup Packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon Ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 3 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
For the Maple Frosting
- 4 ounces Cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup Unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Baking the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the old-fashioned rolled oats until evenly distributed.
- Using a rounded tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing the Maple Frosting
- In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until blended, then stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Beat the mixture until smooth and spreadable.
- Frost the cooled cookies with the maple frosting and enjoy!
Notes
For thicker cookies, consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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