Description
Deliciously spiced Pumpkin No-Bake Cookies made with oats, warm fall spices, and creamy pumpkin, sweetened with sugar and enhanced with vanilla and optional walnuts. These easy-to-make cookies require no baking and come together quickly on the stovetop, perfect for a festive autumn treat or anytime you want a quick, comforting dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter, and canned pumpkin. Stir constantly over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil to dissolve the sugar and blend the ingredients smoothly.
- Cook to Soft Ball Stage: Once boiling, continue cooking the mixture for about 10 minutes while stirring, or until it reaches the soft ball stage around 235°F. You can test this by dropping a small amount of the mixture into cold water; it should form a soft, pliable ball.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the quick-cooking oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, optional walnuts, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed.
- Form Cookies and Cool: Drop the cookie mixture by spoonfuls onto a sheet of waxed paper. Leave space between each cookie to allow them to set properly. Let them cool at room temperature until firm and ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For added crunch and flavor, walnuts can be included or omitted according to preference.
- Ensure the mixture reaches the soft ball stage to achieve the perfect cookie consistency.
- Use quick-cooking oats for best texture; old-fashioned oats can also be used but will result in a chewier cookie.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
