Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Cinnamon Maple Glaze
These Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect fall treat—soft, chewy, and full of warm spices. Topped with a sweet cinnamon maple glaze that hardens as it cools, they bring all the cozy flavors of autumn to your kitchen. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh out of the oven or the next day (they taste even better!), these cookies will become a seasonal favorite!
There’s no denying that fall is the ultimate baking season! It’s a time when kitchens come alive with the enticing aroma of homemade treats, from pies to cookies, all infused with warm spices that comfort the soul. While pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread are always crowd-pleasers, these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies offer a unique twist you won’t want to miss out on!
If you love fall flavors like I do, check out my seasonal recipe collection (HERE) for even more delicious recipes!
Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
- Soft and Chewy: Thanks to the pumpkin puree, these cookies have a soft texture, perfect for a cozy autumn treat.
- Maple Cinnamon Glaze: The cinnamon maple glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness, and it hardens beautifully, making these cookies a pretty addition to any dessert table.
- Fall Flavors: Pumpkin spice and maple syrup bring all the best seasonal flavors together in one bite.
- Easy to Make: No fancy equipment needed—just a mixer, some simple pantry ingredients, and you’re ready to bake!
Ingredients
Here is what you will need to make these pumpkin oatmeal cookies:
- Unsalted Butter – Adds richness and moisture to give the cookies a soft, chewy texture.
- All Purpose Flour – Provides structure to the cookies, giving them shape and stability.
- Old Fashioned Oats – Adds a hearty texture and chewiness.
- Baking Soda – Helps the cookies rise and gives them a light texture.
- Pumpkin Spice – You can use store-bought pumpkin spice, but I highly recommend using my homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe for the best flavor.
- Salt – Enhances the flavors and balances the sweetness.
- Brown Sugar – Adds sweetness and a caramel-like flavor.
- Egg – Acts as a binder and adds moisture for soft cookies.
- Pumpkin Puree – Provides moisture and adds fall flavor (be sure to use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling).
- Maple Syrup – Adds a natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with the pumpkin and spices.
- Vanilla Extract – Enhances the overall flavor of the cookies.
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How to Make Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
- Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using a stand mixer or hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Then, mix in the pumpkin puree until the batter is smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the oats until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop the cookie dough by 2-tablespoon-sized scoops onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and milk in a small bowl until the glaze is smooth.
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle the cinnamon maple glaze generously over each one, letting the sweet glaze set and harden for a perfect finishing touch.
Recipe Tips
- Soft Texture: These cookies will be very soft when they come out of the oven. Be sure to let them cool completely on the baking sheet to firm up before transferring them.
- Even Better the Next Day: The pumpkin and spice flavors develop more as the cookies sit, making them even tastier the next day.
- Glaze Hardens: The cinnamon maple glaze will set as it cools, giving the cookies a perfectly sweet, crisp finish.
How to Store Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Room Temperature: Once the cookies have cooled and the glaze has hardened, store them in an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Refrigeration (Recommended for Best Texture): For the best texture store the cookies in the fridge. Place them in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Glaze
Ingredients
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1½ tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using a stand mixer or hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Then, mix in the pumpkin puree until the batter is smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the oats until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop the cookie dough by 2-tablespoon-sized scoops onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and milk in a small bowl until the glaze is smooth.
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle the cinnamon maple glaze generously over each one, letting the sweet glaze set and harden for a perfect finishing touch.
Notes
- Soft Texture: These cookies will be very soft when they come out of the oven. Be sure to let them cool completely on the baking sheet to firm up before transferring them.
- Even Better the Next Day: The pumpkin and spice flavors develop more as the cookies sit, making them even tastier the next day.
- Glaze Hardens: The cinnamon maple glaze will set as it cools, giving the cookies a perfectly sweet, crisp finish.
About Sarah
Wife. Mother. From-Scratch Cook. Homemaker.
I’m Sarah, the creator of Rocky Hedge Farm, where I share my love for simple living, homemade meals, and creating a cozy home. As a wife and mother, I’m passionate about slowing down, cooking from scratch, and finding joy in the everyday moments of life. From DIY projects and family-friendly recipes, I hope to inspire others to embrace a life rooted in simplicity and warmth.
