Description
These Dairy-Free Pumpkin Oat Cookies are the quintessential autumn treat, combining the warmth of pumpkin spice with the hearty texture of rolled oats. Naturally moist and soft without the need for heavy butter or oils, these handheld delights offer a wholesome, plant-based dessert option perfect for any occasion. Whether you are baking for school functions or a cozy weekend treat, these easy-to-make cookies deliver reliable, gourmet-style results every time.
Ingredients
1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (1:1 blend with xanthan gum)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp pumpkin spice
1/2 cup solid coconut oil or dairy-free butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup certified gluten-free rolled oats
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice until well combined.
In a separate large bowl, cream the solid coconut oil or dairy-free butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and egg to the butter mixture, beating until smooth and emulsified.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the rolled oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 14 minutes or until the edges are golden and set.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure your pumpkin puree is 100% pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling which contains added sugars and spices. For the best texture, use solid coconut oil rather than melted. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 14
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg