Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies – Soft, pillowy cookies with the perfect fall flavor.

There were two boys in the back of the large bakery, huddled around a small glass jar. One of them, a beanpole of a kid, had his face tucked so close to the glass that his nose was nearly touching the condensation. The other boy was fair-haired and sturdy, his hand shading his eyes from the piping-hot pumpkin oatmeal cookie dough.

“I can’t believe it,” the beanpole said, lifting his head and looking up at his friend. “I think I found it.”

“What?” the fair-haired boy asked, looking up from the cookies.

“The Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookie recipe,” the beanpole said, gesturing to the jar. The other boy leaned over to take a look, and they both fell silent as they studied the printed words.

“Are you sure?” the fair-haired boy asked.

The beanpole nodded vehemently. “Absolutely. Mom made them with me when I was little, and I always loved them. I thought I’d never find a recipe that replicated her cookies.” He paused, and his eyes grew wide. “Wait. Maybe this isn’t the recipe. Mom made a lot of different flavors.”

“That’s what I was thinking,” the fair-haired boy said. “But if it’s the right recipe, it’ll turn out the same every time.”

“I hope so,” the beanpole said, his brow knitting in worry.

They spent the next hour comparing notes and ingredients, and finally decided that the only way to be sure was to try the cookies themselves. They gathered up their ingredients and headed back to the boys’ dormitory.

The beanpole was nervous as they set down the jar. “Are you sure you want to do this?” he asked his friend.

The fair-haired boy grinned. “Anything to avoid algebra.”

The beanpole rolled his eyes but didn’t say anything as they mixed the dough and rolled them out. They plugged in the oven and waited, counting down the minutes until they could finally taste the cookies.

When they finally took them out of the oven, the beanpole couldn’t contain his excitement. He stacked the cookies on a plate and passed them over to his friend, who devoured them in a few short minutes.

“These are definitely the right recipe,” the fair-haired boy said, licking his fingers.

“I knew they were!” the beanpole said, relief flooding through him. He couldn’t wait to tell his mom.

The pumpkin oatmeal cookies had been a part of the beanpole’s childhood, and he was excited to share them with his friends. If there was one thing he knew, it was that family was the most important thing in the world.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies FAQ

-What is pumpkin pie spice?
-Do I need any other spices for these pumpkin cookies?
-Are they vegan?
-Can I make them gluten-free?
-How thick should the cookie dough be?
-How many cookies will I get out of this recipe?
-What baking time should I use?
-What should I do if the cookies turn out sticky?
-What should I do if they start to brown too quickly?
-What should I do if they start to fall apart?
-Can I freeze these cookies?
-Can I make them in a hurry?
-Are these cookies healthy?
-Where can I buy pumpkin pie spice?
-Do these cookies taste like pumpkin pie?
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-What is pumpkin pie spice?
Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg. It can be found in most grocery stores and can be used interchangeably with other pie spice blends (like pumpkin).

-Do I need any other spices for these pumpkin cookies?
No, you only need pumpkin pie spice.

-Are they vegan?
Yes, these cookies are vegan.

-Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes, these cookies are gluten-free.

-How thick should the cookie dough be?
The cookie dough should be between 0.5 and 1.0 mm thick.

-How many cookies will I get out of this recipe?
You will get around 24 cookies out of this recipe.

-What baking time should I use?
You should use the baking time specified in the recipe.

-What should I do if the cookies turn out sticky?
If the cookies turn out to be too sticky, you can try to add more flour to the dough.

-What should I do if they start to brown too quickly?
If the cookies brown too quickly, try to reduce the baking time.

-What should I do if they start to fall apart?
If the cookies start to fall apart, try to reduce the baking time or add more flour to the dough.

-Can I freeze these cookies?
Yes, you can freeze these cookies.

-Can I make them in a hurry?
Yes, you can make these cookies in a hurry by reducing the baking time.