Description
Indulge in the warmth of Fall with these Iced Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies! These soft and chewy treats are elevated by a sweet cinnamon icing, making them a delightful addition to any occasion. Perfect for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings, each bite captures the essence of pumpkin and warm spices. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, these cookies can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. Plus, their delightful frosting adds an extra layer of flavor that everyone will love. Whether you’re baking for yourself or sharing with friends, these cookies are sure to bring smiles!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, pumpkin puree, sugar, molasses, and vanilla. Add eggs and mix until smooth.
- Fold in the dry mixture until just combined.
- Drop dough by heaping tablespoons onto prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned. Allow cooling before icing.
- For the icing: whisk powdered sugar, cinnamon, water, and vanilla until smooth; frost cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg