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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Spiced Glaze Recipe

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These Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with warm autumn spices. Featuring a blend of pumpkin puree, oats, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice, they’re sweetened with both light brown and granulated sugars and finished with a smooth spiced glaze. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, these cookies are ideal for fall gatherings or holiday treats.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies

  • 1 cup (260 g) canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups (240 g) all purpose flour
  • 1 cup (80 g) quick cooking or old fashioned oats
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, cold and sliced
  • ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) molasses
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract

For the Glaze

  • 1½ cup (180 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin spice
  • 2 – 3 tablespoons (30 – 45 ml) milk, as needed

Instructions

  1. Blot: Line a medium-sized bowl with two layers of paper towels. Measure 1 cup (260 g) of canned pumpkin puree onto the paper towels. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then gently squeeze the paper towels to remove excess moisture. The pumpkin puree should reduce to about ¾ cup (195 g), retaining some moisture.
  2. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 cup oats, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice, and ½ teaspoon salt until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Heat the cold, sliced butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds to soften the edges while the center remains mostly solid. Transfer to a large bowl fitted with a paddle attachment. Add ¾ cup light brown sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar. Mix on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until well combined and creamy.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the blotted pumpkin puree, 1 large egg yolk, 2 tablespoons molasses, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: With the mixer still on low, add the dry ingredient mixture gradually into the wet mixture. Mix just until combined, avoiding overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  6. Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Longer chilling will yield softer and chewier cookies.
  7. Prepare to Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) for at least 30 minutes. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a medium cookie scoop (2 tablespoons), scoop dough balls about 3 inches (8 cm) apart on the sheet.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden brown, and centers are puffed slightly.
  9. Cool and Shape: Remove cookies from oven. Using a biscuit or cookie cutter slightly larger than the cookies, gently reshape any cookies by nudging edges into a round shape. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together 1½ cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin spice, and 2 to 3 tablespoons milk until smooth.
  11. Glaze Cookies: Dip the top of each cooled cookie into the glaze, gently shaking off excess. Return glazed cookies to the rack and allow icing to set for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Blotting the pumpkin puree helps prevent excess moisture from making the cookies too wet and crumbly.
  • Chilling the dough enhances flavor development and affects cookie texture; longer chilling results in chewier cookies.
  • If you prefer crisper cookies, bake slightly longer but avoid browning too much.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  • The glaze adds sweetness and a decorative touch; you can adjust milk quantity to achieve your preferred consistency.

Keywords: pumpkin oatmeal cookies, fall cookies, autumn desserts, soft cookies, pumpkin spice cookies, holiday treats

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