Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Frosting Recipe
Delight in the warm, comforting flavors of these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies topped with a luscious Maple Frosting. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these cookies combine the hearty texture of oats with the rich sweetness of pumpkin puree. Finished with a creamy frosting made from real maple syrup, they are ideal for autumn gatherings and holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
Maple Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture turns light and fluffy, creating a creamy base for the cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and eggs into the butter-sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly to create a smooth, uniform batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet batter until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Add Oats: Stir in the old-fashioned oats evenly throughout the dough to add texture and heartiness.
- Scoop Dough on Baking Sheet: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Remove and cool the cookies on a wire rack.
- Prepare Maple Frosting: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter. Stir in maple syrup and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Finish Frosting: Remove the saucepan from heat, whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the Cookies: Once cookies are completely cooled, generously spread the maple frosting over the top of each cookie.
- Set and Serve: Allow the frosting to set before serving or storing the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use real maple syrup in the frosting for the best flavor enhancement.
- These cookies are especially perfect for autumn and holiday celebrations.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins to the dough for extra texture and flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh longer.
- For deeper flavors, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
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