Pumpkin Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Make this recipe for this Thanksgiving weekend. These cookies are perfect for sharing and easy to double-batch for a crowd. The recipe features pumpkin puree and cranberry sauce, an ideal opportunity to use leftover ingredients.
Servings: 60 cookies
Calories: 97kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup dark brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, almonds
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl of a standup mixer, cream butter with sugars until light and fluffy, about 6-7 minutes. (if you don't have a KitchenAid, use a hand mixer or a whisk).
- One by one beat in the egg, pumpkin puree, cranberry sauce, and vanilla.
- Grab a large bowl and whisk together flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add them to the creamed mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about an hour or until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons on ungreased baking sheets. Leave a distance of about two inches between the cookies.
- Bake until the edges of the cookies are golden brown, for about 16-17 minutes. Cool the cookies on pans for 5 minutes, then remove them to cool on wire racks.
Notes
- Leftover-Friendly: Great way to use up that leftover cranberry sauce and pumpkin puree from Thanksgiving.
- Customizable: Feel free to switch up the nuts or leave them out according to your preference.
- Freezer-Friendly Dough: You can freeze the dough for later use, perfect for quick treats.
- Texture & Flavor: Chilling the dough not only improves texture but also deepens the flavors.
- Storage Tips: Keep these yummy cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
