Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies are filled with pumpkin pie spice and nutmeg for a warm, spiced, and slightly sweet flavor in each bite. They are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the cozy flavors of the fall season! It all starts with my amazing oatmeal cookie, tested and perfected for taste and texture, which you will also love!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Oats: For the best results in the cookies, use rolled oats (old-fashioned oats). They cook quickly and have a soft texture. However, you could substitute quick oats if that is all you have. The cookies will still be delicious but with just a different texture.
Spices: Pumpkin pie spice and nutmeg are the spices that are synonymous with Autumn and cooler temperatures. With each delicious bite, you will get a hint of the warm spices. YUM!
Sugar: Only light brown sugar (no granulated sugar) is added to these cookies. It has a rich, caramelized taste that complements the oats.
Molasses: Molasses contributes to the flavor of the cookies, but also to the texture and appearance.
When are Oatmeal Cookies Done Baking?
When it comes to oatmeal cookies, just a couple of minutes can make a big difference in their texture. So, start keeping an eye on them around the seven-minute mark in the oven. Personally, I like to take my cookies out when they look a tad underbaked, with the center still having a glossy appearance. This way, you end up with cookies that are fully cooked but have an irresistibly soft and delicate center, the best way to enjoy them!
Can I Make Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies Ahead of Time?
Sure! Oatmeal cookie dough is actually perfect for freezing until you want to enjoy freshly baked cookies (or just one or two). Here’s how to freeze the dough:
- First, scoop out individual balls of dough and place them onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Place the sheet of cookie dough balls in the freezer for an hour or two, or until solid.
- After frozen, store them in a freezer-safe zipper bag for up to 2 months.
- When ready to enjoy, simply bake from frozen, adding one or two minutes to the baking time.
How To Store Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies
Once baked and cooled to room temperature, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will last up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (180 g) rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon molasses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg.
- To the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add butter and brown sugar. Beat on low speed until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and molasses. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- With the mixer still on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, drop the dough onto the lined baking sheet. Then, gently press to slightly flatten the cookies.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes. They may look slightly doughy, and that is okay.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:
Autumn
Oatmeal cookies get a little fall upgrade with all of the seasonal spices! This was a fantastic change to a classic cookie.
Elizabeth
I love our oatmeal cookie, so I knew I would love these with the addition of pumpkin pie spice. There is a subtle hint of the spice in each bite. YUM!
Rachael
I love the texture of oatmeal cookies, and the pumpkin spice is subtle but warms up the flavor perfectly!
Bella
You can't go wrong with a hint of pumpkin spice in oatmeal cookies! Ideal for the fall season.
Annabelle
The subtle pumpkin flavor is a perfect addition to this cookie and the texture is great!
Selena
Super easy and fun way to incorporate some warm fall spices with this cookie.
Very interesting recipes
Did recipe exactly. Easy to make and taste wonderful. This is a keeper. Thanks
These are simple but tasty cookies. I embellished them by making a homemade vanilla buttercream frosting to put in between two cookies as sandwiches, which were amazing—pumpkin spice oatmeal cream pies!
Perfect for fall!🍁