Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes per batch
Difficulty Level:
3/5 (Medium)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the pumpkin and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats and butterscotch chips.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g (18% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 7g (35% DV)
- Cholesterol: 55mg (18% DV)
- Sodium: 125mg (5% DV)
- Carbohydrates: 35g (12% DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 2g (8% DV)
- Sugar: 24g (27% DV)
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy with a pumpkin spice flavor
- Butterscotch chips add a touch of sweetness
- Perfect for a fall dessert or snack
User Comments:
- "These cookies are delicious! I love the pumpkin and butterscotch flavors together."
- "I'm not a big pumpkin fan, but I really enjoyed these cookies. They're not too sweet and have a great texture."
- "I baked these cookies for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overbake the cookies, otherwise they will become hard.
- If you don't have butterscotch chips, you can use chocolate chips instead.
- For chewier cookies, bake for 12 minutes. For crispier cookies, bake for 10 minutes.
