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Hearty Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Frosting

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Frosting made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for frosting
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup for frosting
  • 2 tablespoons milk for frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing until well combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, baking soda, spices, salt, and rolled oats.
  • Gradually add the pumpkin mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Scoop tablespoon-size amounts of dough and place them onto a lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
  • Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk to create the frosting.
  • Frost the cooled cookies with the maple frosting.