I love cookies [who doesn’t?] and fall is my favorite time of year so, naturally, like any self-respecting autumn fan, I love all the pumpkin things. You lovely readers have also endured enjoyed my many rantings of how I am not into that kitchen life. Well, buttercup, if you are like me, you are going to love these No Bake Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies. If I can enjoy a lovely, taste of the season, without a ton of work or mess, I am all about it.
No Bake Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 4 cups quick oats
- 1 stick butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a saucepan, add the pumpkin, peanut butter, milk, butter, brown & granulated sugars.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low.
- Add vanilla and let simmer for 3-5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- While the pumpkin mixture is simmering, in a separate bowl, add cinnamon, salt & pumpkin spice to the oats.
- Slowly pour the pumpkin mixture into the oats, mixing well.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape mixture into 2 inch sized cookies.
- Let cookies fully cool before serving.
Do you like making no bake cookies? As a child, I remember everyone calling them “Preacher Cookies.” Have you heard this? If so, which do you call them? Have you tried this pumpkin variety? Did you add or subtract any ingredients? If so, let me know what you think in the comments or on social media!
