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Perfectly Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Wholesome pumpkin oatmeal cookies with whole grains and a light vanilla glaze. A quick, better-for-you treat!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 212

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons whole milk as needed for drizzling consistency

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the coconut sugar, pumpkin puree, melted butter, and applesauce until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully incorporated.
  2. Stir the rolled oats, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt into the wet mixture. Gently fold in the whole wheat pastry flour, mixing just until no dry streaks remain.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  4. Once chilled, scoop the dough into 12 equal mounds, using about 1/4 cup per cookie. Gently press each mound down with your palm, then bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the edges are set.
  5. Let the cookies cool completely on the pan. To make the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth. If it's too thick, add another 1/2 tablespoon of milk at a time until the glaze is pourable.
  6. Drizzle the glaze over the fully cooled cookies, letting it cascade down the sides. Allow the glaze to set for at least 1 hour before serving so it firms up.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26g

Notes

The dough needs a full 1-hour chill to firm up; don't skip it.
For a dairy-free version, swap the butter for coconut oil and use almond or oat milk in the glaze.
No pumpkin pie spice? Mix 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp ginger.
Keep unglazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
The glaze is best applied the same day you plan to serve the cookies.
These cookies freeze beautifully before glazing; freeze in a single layer for up to 3 months.

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