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Pumpkin Molasses Cookies
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5 from 2 votes

Pumpkin Molasses Cookies

Fall in love with these delicious pumpkin molasses cookies made with simple ingredients liked canned pumpkin and oats. They are the perfect accompaniment to a piping hot cup of coffee.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Cookie, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Deborah Murphy

Ingredients

Cookies:

  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze:

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice into the same bowl, then stir in the oats.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the butter, sugar, molasses, and pumpkin with a mixer until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla and mix again.
  • Pour in the flour/oat mixture and beat until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to chill.
  • After chilling, place dough onto a baking sheet using a tablespoon. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Place cookie sheet on a rack to cool and then transfer cookies to the rack. Allow to cool completely.
  • To make the glaze, sift the powdered sugar into a bowl and stir in the milk and maple syrup until smooth. Use a fork to drizzle over the cookies. Let sit for a couple of minutes to allow the glaze to set and then enjoy!

Notes

Storage: store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 4 days. Freeze in a bag or airtight container for up to 6 months.
Make it Vegan: use vegan butter and replace the egg with a flax egg made from 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2 1/2 tablespoons water - let sit until if forms a gel and then use in the recipe in place of the egg.
Recipe inspired by these spiced pumpkin oatmeal cookies

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg