Description
These Pumpkin Spice No Bake Cookies combine the warm flavors of pumpkin and autumn spices with the ease of no-bake preparation. Made with rolled oats, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and sweetened with honey or maple syrup, these cookies are a perfect healthy treat that sets in the refrigerator without any baking required.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), cocoa powder, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add pumpkin and spices: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined and fragrant.
- Incorporate oats: Add the rolled oats to the pumpkin mixture and stir thoroughly until all the oats are evenly coated with the wet ingredients.
- Form cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, shaping them into cookie rounds.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the cookies for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up. Once set, serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the honey with maple syrup.
- Using rolled oats gives the best texture; quick oats can make the cookies too soft.
- Ensure not to overheat the peanut butter mixture to prevent burning.
- These cookies keep well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
