Great Pumpkin Cookies

Fall is right around the corner, so I had to make these cookies. They're some of my favorites. Hearty, soft, and delicious. And definitely a must for my favorite time of year to cook and bake.

Great Pumpkin Cookies
Courtesy of Jean Rock (my grandmother-in-law)



2 cups flour
1 cup quick oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Cream butter, gradually add sugars, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.

Alternate additions of dry ingredients and pumpkin, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips.

Using ice cream scoop or 1/4-cup measuring cup, drop dough onto baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until cookies are firm and lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet; cool on racks.