Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

With my recent discovery of the easiest way to make homemade pumpkin puree, I have A LOT of pumpkin puree to use up. I love anything pumpkin spice so naturally my first recipe will be these yummy cookies. Not only are they delicious, they are somewhat healthy since they contain actual pumpkin puree and oats and do not use eggs. They are the perfect cookies to make on a chilly fall day.


Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 3 cups quick cooking oats
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp maple syrup

Method:

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.

2. In a larger mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla. When fluffy, add pumpkin puree-if you don't have fresh puree you can use canned.

3. Slowly add dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture.

4. Drop rounded tablespoon fulls onto a cookie sheet line with a SILPAT. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-16 minutes.

 

 

5. Make icing- Whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup. I added a tiny sprinkle of cinnamon because I like the way it looks in the icing. Also, if you don't have maple syrup you can use just about any other liquid, such as milk, coffee creamer, or soy milk. Drizzle over cookies-use as much or as little as you like.

 

 

5. Serve on a cozy day