How to Make Pumpkin Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly magical about the flavors of fall. The crisp air, the changing leaves, and the abundance of pumpkins all come together to create a feeling of warmth and comfort. And what better way to embrace the season than by baking a batch of homemade Pumpkin Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies? These delightful treats are packed with all the cozy flavors of fall, making them the perfect indulgence for a cool autumn day.

These cookies are a wonderful combination of rich pumpkin, s...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter-flavored shortening (such as Crisco®)
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 48 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat shortening, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and white sugar together in a bowl until creamy; add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until dough is well-mixed; slowly stir in oats. Stir butterscotch chips into dough until evenly distributed. Drop dough by the spoonful 2 inches apart onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    231 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 87mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 83mg