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Soft Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Maple Frosting

Soft Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Frosting Delight

Enjoy the warming flavors of autumn with these Soft Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies topped with irresistible Maple Frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree 100% pure, not pie filling
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg or adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cloves or adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats instant oats can alter texture
For the Maple Frosting
  • 1 package Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup can substitute with agave syrup

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Cream until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and pumpkin puree, mixing until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until combined.
  6. Fold in the old-fashioned rolled oats with a spatula until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but the centers are slightly soft.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  10. Beat together softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
  11. Frost cooled cookies with the maple frosting and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for optimal creaming. Avoid overmixing to maintain cookie softness.

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