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Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Buttery Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies that combine cozy flavors for a melt-in-your-mouth treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1¼ cups Canned Pumpkin Puree Adds moisture and flavor; can be homemade.
  • 16 tbsp Unsalted Butter Provides a rich flavor when browned.
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats For texture and chewiness.
  • 1⅔ cups All-Purpose Flour Creates cookie structure.
  • 2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Infuses autumn flavors.
  • 1½ tsp Ground Cinnamon Enhances spiced flavor.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • ½ tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and moisture.
  • ⅔ cup Brown Sugar Contributes chewiness and flavor.
  • 1 Large Egg Yolk Binds the ingredients.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds aroma to dough.
For the Brown Butter Glaze
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Base flavor for glaze.
  • 1½ cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens glaze.
  • 3 tbsp Milk Adjusts glaze consistency.
  • ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances glaze flavor.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice Optional for topping.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • saucepan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Prepare Pumpkin: Blot excess moisture from canned pumpkin puree to yield about 1 cup (225g).
  2. Brown the Butter: In a saucepan, melt and brown 16 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
  3. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk reserved brown butter with granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg yolk, and pumpkin puree.
  6. Incorporate Dry Mixture: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a sticky dough forms.
  7. Shape Cookies: Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 3 inches apart.
  8. Bake: Bake for 14 to 15 minutes until edges are lightly browned; cool for 10 minutes.
  9. Make Glaze: Mix reserved brown butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Glaze Cookies: Dip cooled cookies into glaze, allowing excess to drip off.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Enjoy warm with coffee or tea for a delightful treat. You can add chocolate chips or nuts for a fun variation.

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