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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

These Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are packed with good old fashioned oats and plenty of pumpkin. Bonus: you’ll only have to use one bowl.

pumpkin oatmeal cookies on a white plate.

Why This Recipe Stands Out

  • Texture – these pumpkin oatmeal cookies are chewy, thanks to plenty of pumpkin and oats. No cake-like texture here.
  • One-Bowl – it’s true, you’ll only have one bowl to wash with this recipe.
  • Flavor – loaded with fall spices and molasses, these pumpkin oatmeal cookies are a celebration of fall.
  • Rolled Oats – you’ll feel better than usual about serving your family these pumpkin cookies, as they’re teeming with the goodness of oats.
  • Make-Ahead – pumpkin oatmeal cookie dough can be made ahead of time and chilled or frozen until ready to use. Baked cookies can also be frozen.

Key Ingredients

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  • Butter – salted, melted butter provides flavor and moisture.
  • Pumpkin – pure pumpkin puree gives these cookies moisture and binding.
  • Sweeteners – use a combination of granulated sugar, brown sugar, and molasses for depth of flavor.
  • Vanilla Extract – gives these cookies a fragrant boost in aroma and flavor.
  • Oats – whole, old fashioned rolled oats provide a toothsome and chewy texgture.
  • Dry Ingredients – all purpose flour, baking soda, and salt are the basis and lift of these cookies.
  • Spices – we opt for abundant pumpkin pie spice for warm fall spices.
  • Add Ins – if you can find cinnamon chips, they’re a perfect match for these pumpkin oatmeal cookies. See below for more options.

Substitutions and Variations

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  • Oats – if you only have quick oats, you can use them, but note that they’ll result in a less hearty, chewy texture than whole rolled oats.
  • Flour – you can use half whole wheat and half regular flour, or use all white-whole-wheat flour.
  • Spices – feel free to use a mixture of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice instead of the pumpkin pie spice.
  • Add Ins – these pumpkin oatmeal cookies would be great with semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or toasted chopped pecans.

Easy Step-By-Step Instructions

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  1. Combine butter, pumpkin, both sugars, molasses, and vanilla. Whisk to incorporate.
  2. Add oats, flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, salt, and use a rubber spatula to fold together just until combined.
  3. Add cinnamon chips or your choice of baking chips, and fold to incorporate into dough. Cover and chill dough several hours or overnight.
  4. Place dough in 1 TB rounded balls onto lined baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Flatten them a bit, as they won’t spread too much in the oven.
  5. Bake at 350F, for 7-8 minutes or just until edges have set. Cookies will be extremely soft and seem under-baked, but they will set nicely upon cooling.

See recipe card below for complete list of ingredients and instructions.

Commonly Asked Questions

What kind of oats should I use?

We highly recommend using rolled oats or old-fashioned oats, as they work best in creating chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies. They provide a nice texture and heartiness to these cookies.

Can I make these cookies gluten-free?

Yes, you can make gluten-free pumpkin oatmeal cookies by using certified gluten-free oats and a gluten-free flour blend.

How should I store these cookies?

To keep pumpkin oatmeal cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at mild room temperature for 3-4 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage; place them in a single layer on a baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes and transfer them to a freezer-safe container.

Can I add chocolate chips or nuts to these cookies?

Yes, you can add chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, or any other mix-ins you like to your pumpkin oatmeal cookies for extra flavor and texture.

What is a good icing for these cookies?

These pumpkin oatmeal cookies are delicious, and need no topping. However, if you’d like to ice them, a simple cream cheese frosting or vanilla glaze made with powdered sugar and milk are popular choices.

Try our 4-Ingredient Salted Caramel Sauce

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pumpkin oatmeal cookies on a white plate.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

4.99 from 61 ratings
These Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are packed with good old fashioned oats and plenty of pumpkin.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 30
Author: Amy Dong

Ingredients  

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine melted butter, pumpkin, both sugars, molasses, and vanilla. Whisk to incorporate. Add oats, flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, salt, and use a rubber spatula to fold together just until combined. Add your choice of add-ins and fold to incorporate into dough. Cover and chill dough several hours or overnight. (Can be kept in fridge for a few days or frozen several weeks before use.)
  • Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Place dough in 1 TB rounded balls onto baking sheets, at least 2 inches apart. Flatten balls somewhat, as they won’t spread too much in the oven.
  • Bake 7-8 minutes or just until edges have set. Cookies will be extremely soft and seem underbaked, but they will set nicely upon cooling. Do not overbake. Cool cookies completely before serving.

Notes

  • Unbaked cookie dough can be kept in airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. 
  • Baked cookies can be stored in an airtight container at mild room temperature for 2-3 days. 
  • Baked cookies can be kept in airtight container and frozen for up to a month. 
  • Optional add-ins include: chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, raisins, and toasted chopped pecans. 
  • If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating – we ❤️ hearing from you.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 732IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Method: Bake

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60 comments

    • Fatima Torres
    • 5 stars

    I’d love to give these pumpkin oatmeal cookies a try. Our kids love baking with us. Should be fun to remake.

      • chewoutloud

      My kids love these as well 🙂

    • tweenselmom
    • 5 stars

    These are all lovely chewy cookie recipes and I love to try them all!

    • Sushmita
    • 5 stars

    This looks like a perfect recipe for the holidays. Also, it certainly looks healthy 😀

    • Norma
    • 5 stars

    Oh wow I love pumpkins of all colors. I think that oatmeal would really go well with pumpkins. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe I will fetch myself a printout of the recipe for sure.

    • Nicz E
    • 5 stars

    Oh my.. This cookie recipe excites me so much..! I can imagine the ingredients combined, I bet it will definitely taste great.

    • Samar

    I loved the chewy oatmeal recipe. I am going to try it out for sure.

      • chewoutloud

      Excited for you to try them!

    • Farah Al Zadjaly

    I am loving all the recipes on this site. I have got into making cookies more and more. I am going to try this.

      • chewoutloud

      So glad you like the recipes! 🙂

    • Chad
    • 5 stars

    omg oatmeal cookies yess!!! These are my favorite. I can’t wait to bake me some.

      • chewoutloud

      So good for fall 🙂

    • From Jess to You Services
    • 5 stars

    These pumpkin oatmeal cookies look DELICIOUS!!! I might have to make these up this weekend. Thanks!

    • Sundeep
    • 5 stars

    This pumpkin oatmeal cookie recipe looks easy and doable. I will definitely going to try this for sure.

      • chewoutloud

      They’re really delish!

    • Art & Home
    • 5 stars

    Your pumpkin game is STRONG this year. First the pumpkin cheesecake and now these delicious little morsels! How am I supposed to achieve my weight loss goals with all of this deliciousness around?

      • chewoutloud

      I wait until January 😉

    • Sadhna Shanker

    wow all the food looks delicious. I am really not into cooking so can never give feedback about how the recipe turned out! Love eating though!

    • sodapoplove

    Such great recipes for Fall. All of these look delicious

    • TheGracefulMist
    • 5 stars

    This looks so delicious! I love oatmeal cookies but I haven`t tried a chewy or pumpkin one. This seems so delectable especially because it`s chewy. Most oatmeal cookies I`ve tried are quite hard.

    ❀ Grace ❀

    • CourtneyLynne
    • 5 stars

    Omg can we say yum?!? These cookies look absolutely delicious!!! I just give your recipe a try!

    • Dreaming Loud

    I love this recipes it involved Pumpkin. I am going to try this over the weekend and pinning it

    • toastycritic
    • 5 stars

    I will have to try these out. Both my daughter and I love pumpkin. And we have tried making cowboy oatmeal cookies which look similar.

    • franckxethee

    The pumpkin oatmeal cookies looks really tasty. There are so many sweet treats you can make out of pumpkin.

    • Agnes
    • 5 stars

    OMG! Everything looks delicious. That fall pumpkin chili looks absolutely delicious and I know my Fiancé would love it too.

    • TColeman

    I have made pumpkin oatmeal cookies before but never with the white chocolate chps. Need to try these!

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