Description
Soft, chewy cookies packed with pumpkin puree, dried cranberries, and warm fall spices. These easy treats are perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy snacks and come together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons extra brown sugar, for sprinkling
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Beat in egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Stir in dried cranberries and nuts (if using).
- Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons), portion dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with extra brown sugar and a pinch of sea salt if desired.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, until edges are set and centers look just barely done.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
For gluten-free cookies, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats. Chill dough for 15 minutes if it feels sticky or cookies spread too much. Customize with white chocolate chips, orange zest, or swap nuts for seeds. Store cookies with a slice of bread in the container to keep them soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 35g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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