These Pumpkin Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly chewy and packed with pumpkin flavor. They're so good, you can't eat just one!
 So....our school year is officially underway. And I must say, I'm not sad about it! I know there are all kinds of different emotions flying around when it comes to this time of year, but from my perspective, it's exactly what needed to happen.
 Sure, there's a little more chaos in the morning. And true, I have to drive Nora to and from school. And of course, there's that little thing called homework that we now have to take care of. BUT. My kids are occupied for several hours each day. Which is nothing short of amazing. I feel like I can breathe again!
 Why? Because the pressure is off of me to fill their days. And someone else is now telling them to read! Also? They get to see their friends daily....without me having to do a thing. Seriously. I love school.
 And....it means that now I have more time for things like baking! Which is perfect...because nothing beats fall flavors. Pumpkin and cinnamon and nutmeg and cloves....I'm ready for it! And I hope you are too, because you're about to get bombarded. Starting with these oh-so-delicious Pumpkin Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cookies.
I'm pretty excited about these bad boys because they're spot on! Granted, I spent all of last Friday night tweaking the recipe, but the end result is nothing short of perfection. They're soft and chewy without being cake-like, and they're packed with pumpkin and spice and everything nice! Aka oatmeal and white chocolate chips. Honestly, I could eat them for breakfast. And now that the kids are back in school, I just might! (pssst: you should, too!)
Pumpkin Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 c. 2 sticks salted butter
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1 c. white sugar
- 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 c. pumpkin puree
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 ½ c. flour
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- 2 ½ c. quick oats
- 1 c. white chocolate chips
Instructions
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Combine butter, sugars, and pumpkin pie spice in a medium mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy.
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Add pumpkin and egg yolk and beat until smooth.
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Mix in flour and baking powder and beat on low speed until combined; stir in oats and white chocolate chips.
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Drop dough by ⅛ cup (2 Tbsp) 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet (*cookies are easiest to remove if sheets are lined with parchment paper.)
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Bake at 350 degrees 16-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
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Cool on cookie sheet 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Rina I Thee Cook
You had me at pumpkin but....white chocolate chips WOW!
Cathy Trochelman
Thanks, Rina! I know chocolate chips are the more popular combo, but I LOVE white chocolate chips with pumpkin!
Jess
Looks so good! 🙂 the perfect back to school snack! I'm sad about the kids going back but I understand how people are happy to breathe again!
Cathy Trochelman
Thanks, Jess! I know.....I always have mixed feelings about it, but I guess relief is primary. That's what I get for having 4 kids, I guess !? 😉 Hope your girls' school year is off to a great start!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Wow do these cookies sound amazing, Cathy! I love the addition of white chocolate chips! Sounds like you have the perfect treat to enjoy while your kids are at school! 🙂
Lora @cakeduchess
It is definitely more chaotic with summer being over, but it's so nice to have some sort of schedule again...and these pumpkin cookies are fabulous! I love white chocolate!!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
Oh my! These look insanely delicious. They look like they have an amazing texture. 🙂 And I don't have kids but I know I'll be thrilled when school starts up again in the fall. It's a win-win situation for everyone. 😀
Derek @ Dad With A Pan
The white chocolate sounds amazing in this recipe! Putting it on my list of things to cook for our pumpkin party!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
YES!!!! This recipe is awesome! Love that you made it an oatmeal cookie, sounds fab!
Sara
These look awesome, I love pumpkin with dark chocolate so I'm sure I'll love pumpkin with white chocolate too!
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen
These are perfect for getting in the fall mood. Love!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia
I just bought my first can of pumpkin this season. I am so ready for all things pumpkin. These cookies would be a great way to start!
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups
What a perfect way to kickoff pumpkin season! These cookies look absolutely delicious and really addicting too! 🙂 Pinned!
Jess
These look incredible and the perfect back to school cookie to greet the girls when they get home. Yes, mornings are chaotic but I bet you'll have more blogging time!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
Yes!!! These must happen soon!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner
You are right - I would eat more than 1!
marcie
I'm glad the pressure is off of me to figure out what to do with my boys now that school is back in ... it's hard work! haha I love these cookies, Cathy -- the oatmeal, pumpkin, and white chocolate sounds like one amazing combination!
Rachael
These look delicious, fun, and perfect for "Pumpkin Season"!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet
YUM! I love the idea of a cookie with white chocolate and pumpkin. I am going to have to adapt this and find a way to make them GF for my fam and I!
Suzabbe
What brand of pumpkin pie spice do you use for the cookies?