Pumpkin Spice Cookie Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Spice Cookie Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all purpose flour; 1 cup rolled oats; 2 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice ((alternatively could use cinnamon)); ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; ¼ cup brown sugar; ½ cup butter, melted; ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree; 1 large egg; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla

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Pumpkin Spice Cookie Recipe is the best soft pumpkin cookies made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and rolled oats! You’re going to love these soft pumpkin cookies that are simple to make.

Pumpkin Spice Cookie recipe on a white plate with a striped towel in the background.

Nothing says fall like pumpkin spice. It’s everywhere, and for good reason… it’s delicious! And these cookies are no exception. They are soft and chewy and oh so yummy!

If you love fall flavors, be sure to check out this Italian Apple Cake, these Pumpkin Biscotti, these delicious Apple Spice Cookies, or these tasty Fresh Caramel Apple Squares made with a streusel topping. Also, be sure to check out my incredible make-ahead Banoffee Butter Pecan Ice Cream Cake!

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Why this Recipe is the BEST!

This Pumpkin Spice Cookie recipe is a great treat to have on hand and perfect for the fall. Additionally, they are an excellent cookie recipe for a cookie exchange or make extra and hand them out as gifts.

These cookies are filled with delicious fall pumpkin spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. You can buy pre-made pumpkin spice at most groceries stores or online.

I love to make a big batch and freeze them for when company comes over or just to have a treat on hand. These are great dunked in hot coffee or tea. Awesome for the fall time or really anytime of the year.

Also, there is no need to get out the handheld mixer or stand up mixer either. You can make this cookie using just a spoon being sure to incorporate the ingredients well.

These are an excellent cookie for gifting as well. So be sure to mix up a double batch and hand them out for thank you gifts for teachers, neighbors, or friends.

These cookies are soft, so be sure to cool these on a wire rack after baking. Great served warm or cold. Give this recipe a try and you won’t be disappointed.

Recipe Ingredients

Just a few ingredients need to make this Pumpkin Spice Cookie Recipe: flour, rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, salt, sugar, brown sugar, canned pumpkin, butter, egg, and vanilla.

Pumpkin Pie Spice: These cookies calls for pumpkin pie spice. You can find pumpkin pie spice at most grocery stores, especially around the fall. You can also substitute cinnamon in a pinch or make your own using your favorite combination of warm fall spices.

Canned Pumpkin Puree: Be sure you are using the canned pumpkin that reads “100% pure pumpkin” rather than pumpkin pie filling.

Rolled Oats: For this recipe, you can use either regular rolled oat or quick cooking oats. If you prefer a smaller oat texture in the cookie, quick cooking oats are your best bet. However, you could always pulse the regular rolled oats in a food processor or blender to get a smaller oat size.

pumpkin spice cookies on a white plate sitting on a blue and white striped napkin.

The Best Pumpkin Spice Cookie Recipe

To start, you will need to preheat your oven and line a baking sheet with parchment or a non stick baking mat.

Process shots showing how to make the cookies including adding the ingredients into bowl and scooping the dough onto baking sheets.

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, egg, butter, and vanilla. You can use a spoon to mix it together. No need to get out a hand mixer for this step.

Step 3: Pour the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl to fully incorporate all the ingredients.

Step 4: Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to drop tablespoons full of batter on to a cookie sheet. Space the cookies about two inches apart from each other.

Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until a light golden brown in color. Let cool on pan before moving to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Recipe Tips and FAQs

When deciding what oats to use, if you like a smaller oat, use quick cooking oats. Otherwise, you can use just regular rolled oats.
Be sure you are using 100% pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before moving to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to a month.

What are the best oats to use for baking?

For this recipe, you can use either regular rolled oat or quick cooking oats. If you prefer a smaller oat texture in the cookie, quick cooking oats are your best bet. However, you could always pulse the regular rolled oats in a food processor or blender to get a smaller oat size.

What is pumpkin pie spice made of?

Pumpkin pie spice is made of those warm fall flavors and includes mostly ground cinnamon, with nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice.

How to store pumpkin spice cookies?

This pumpkin spice cookie recipe is great to make ahead. You can store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to a month. They are delicious served cold or at room temperature.

Pumpkin spice cookies with oats stacked on each other.

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