Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are a soft, chewy baked treat that combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin purée with the hearty texture of rolled oats. They typically include warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, along with flour, sugar, butter, and sometimes raisins or nuts. This cookie is a popular fall and winter dessert in North America, often associated with harvest season and holiday baking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are moderately high in carbohydrates from oats and sugar, with a small amount of fat from butter and protein from the oats. They provide dietary fiber, vitamin A from pumpkin, and minerals like iron and magnesium. A single cookie generally ranges from 120 to 180 calories, depending on size and recipe variations.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Vitamin A	45 mcg RAE
Vitamin E	0.8 mg
Manganese	0.7 mg
Copper	0.15 mg

Per 2 cookies (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are nutritionally interesting because they incorporate vegetable purée into a dessert, adding moisture and nutrients without overpowering the sweet flavor. Culturally, they reflect the North American tradition of using seasonal pumpkin in both savory and sweet dishes, especially around Thanksgiving.