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Crispy & Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies: A 3-Ingredient Healthy Treat

Discover the best pumpkin oatmeal cookies recipe! These crispy, chewy, & healthy treats are made with just 3 ingredients. Easy & gluten-free! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping things healthy. They're crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and packed with warm spices and pumpkin flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 123
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 cups Old-fashioned oats Certified gluten-free if necessary
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
Wet ingredients
  • 1 cup Canned pumpkin Not pumpkin pie filling
  • 0.5 cup Maple syrup or honey
Optional add-ins
  • 0.5 cup Chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruits, or spices

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or cookie scoop

Method
 

Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (oats, baking powder, salt, and any optional add-ins).
Step 2: Mixing the Dough
  1. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients (pumpkin and maple syrup or honey).
  2. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
Step 3: Shaping the Cookies
  1. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Gently flatten the tops with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Step 4: Baking
  1. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the tops are set.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra chewiness, use a combination of rolled oats and quick-cooking oats. Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor in chocolate chip variations. Avoid overmixing the dough to maintain a chewy texture. For even baking, use a baking stone or inverted baking sheet.