Description
These Pumpkin Spice No Bake Cookies are a delicious and easy treat perfect for fall or anytime you crave a quick, healthy snack. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and warming spices, these cookies come together in just 40 minutes without any baking required. They are naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, making them a flavorful and nutritious alternative to traditional desserts.
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 peanut butter mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), cocoa powder, and salt. Cook 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 everything is evenly mixed and fragrant.
- Combine oats: Add the rolled oats to the saucepan and stir thoroughly until the oats are fully coated with the pumpkin and peanut butter mixture.
- Form cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, shaping them into cookie-sized portions.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the cookies for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up. Once set, they are ready to serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option without added sugars or oils.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey for a slightly different sweetness.
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the mixture for extra texture and flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
