Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies With Cinnamon Icing
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There’s something magical about the combination of pumpkin, oats, and cinnamon that just screams “fall!”
These Oat and Pumpkin Cookies are everything you want in a seasonal treat—soft, chewy, and packed with the cozy flavors of autumn.
But what makes them extra special is the sweet, creamy cinnamon icing drizzled on top, leaving you with delicious iced pumpkin oatmeal cookies.
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just looking for a simple, easy oatmeal pumpkin cookies recipe to try, these fall oatmeal cookies are a must.
Plus, they’re made with wholesome rolled oats and pumpkin puree, making them a tasty snack you can feel good about!
Why You’ll Love This Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookie Recipe
Not only are these oat pumpkin cookies delicious, but they’re also super easy to make. In just a few simple steps, you’ll have a batch of warm, spiced cookies that taste like fall in every bite. The texture is soft and chewy, and the oats give them a heartiness that pairs beautifully with the pumpkin.
And let’s not forget the cinnamon icing! This glaze is so simple to whip up, but it adds a whole new level of deliciousness to these cookies. It’s sweet, creamy, and perfectly spiced—making it the ultimate finishing touch.
Ingredients You’ll Need For Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
To make these delicious fall oatmeal cookies, you’ll need a few pantry staples and some classic fall flavors:
Oatmeal Cookies with Pumpkin Puree
- Rolled oats
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Ground cinnamon (plus more for the icing)
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground ginger
- Chia seeds (optional)
- Salt
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Pumpkin puree
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
Cinnamon Icing
- Powdered sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
- Milk (or milk alternative)
Step-by-Step Guide To Make These Delicious Iced Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Customizing Your Iced Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookies
One of the great things about this recipe is how easy it is to customize!
You can add in dried cranberries or chopped nuts for an extra burst of flavor, you can even add chocolate chips for a fun autumn dessert.
If you like a spicier cookie, feel free to add more cinnamon and nutmeg, you can even add cloves for extra warmth.
Storing Your Fresh Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, you can keep them in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze them for up to 3 months. Just be sure to let them thaw and come to room temperature before enjoying.
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Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Topped with Cinnamon Icing
Ingredients
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ cup chia seeds (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Icing
- 2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 tbsp milk (or milk alternatives)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop the Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look slightly soft. They will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Icing: Mix all the ingredients together for 2-3 minutes until well combined and apply on the room temperature pumpkin cookies.
Notes
Tips for Perfect Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies:
- Chilling the Dough: If you want thicker, chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Mix-ins: Customize your cookies by adding in chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts.
How To Store Your Fresh Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies:
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.For longer storage, you can keep them in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze them for up to 3 months. Just be sure to let them thaw and come to room temperature before enjoying.
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The perfect dessert for cooler weather! Is it ok to consider the whole batch one serving? (Asking for a friend)
Haha! I’m definitely not one to judge!
Hello!
Good cheer to all on this beautiful day!!!!!
Good luck 🙂