Oatmeal and pumpkin are two of this author’s favorite foods. And, it just might be among your favorites, too. So, it is definitely a favorite recipe! Just try our pumpkin oatmeal cookies recipe, and you will agree. Think about making two batches, as they go very fast.
Eating Healthy: Did you know that pumpkin and oatmeal is good for your health? Enjoy eating healthy, as you munch on a handful of these cookies.
Number of Servings: About 5 dozen
Did You Know? About 95% of the world’s production of oatmeal goes to feed livestock. Only about 5% of the oatmeal crop is consumed by humans. Now, that’s simply amazing!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients
1 cup
Canned Pumpkin
1 cup
Sugar
1 3/4 cups
Rolled Oats
1
Egg (beaten)
1 1/2 cups
Flour
3/4 cup
Shortening
1 cup
Raisins or Chopped Nuts
1 /2 teaspoon
Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons
Nutmeg
3/4teaspoon
Cinnamon
1 teaspoon
Salt
How to Make Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Directions
Preheat oven to 400° F.
In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
Add and mix shortening. Stir until the mixture is crumbly.
Stir in egg, pumpkin, oats, and raisins (or nuts).
Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for fifteen minutes or until done.
Serving Tips and Suggestions
Grab a glass of milk, and you have the perfect snack.
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