Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Indulge in the essence of Autumn with our soft and chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies. Enjoy sweet sugar and warm spice in every bite!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.
4. Stir in the pumpkin puree until the mixture is well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and the spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves).
6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cookie dough forms. If desired, fold in the raisins and chopped nuts.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.