Easy, but incredibly delicious, these fall inspired no bake cookies take just 15 minutes to make. Despite only having 6 ingredients, these cookies are perfectly spiced in every bite.
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Butter Oatmeal Pumpkin Pumpkin Spice Sea Salt Caramel Chips
Easy, but incredibly delicious, these fall inspired no bake cookies take just 15 minutes to make. Despite only having 6 ingredients, these cookies are perfectly spiced in every bite.
Tuesday October 5, 2021
(4.77 stars from 62 ratings)
Butter Oatmeal Pumpkin Pumpkin Spice Sea Salt Caramel Chips
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These cookies are so quick and easy, I am going to keep this post quick and easy too. Six ingredients, 15 minutes, one pot, and some patience as they set in the fridge is all you need to make these delicious fall cookies! I promise these will become your new favorite no-bake cookie. Even my husband (who doesn't really like pumpkin -- yes really) agreed that these are amazing. I worked really hard to make sure these pumpkin spice no bake cookies were as easy as possible while still being absolutely delicious and I have to say, after many failed attempts, I nailed it.
One word: delicious. More specifically a delicious, perfectly spiced, pumpkin pie flavored oatmeal cookie. They have a soft, chewy texture without being gloopy or sticky. Imagine an oatmeal cookie crossed with a pumpkin pie with subtle notes of caramel, but better - way better.
There are only 6 ingredients:
butter - this is the base of the cookie and helps them set
brown sugar - I like to use brown sugar as it gives a deeper flavor and has more moisture to help keep the cookies chewy
pumpkin - canned pumpkin works great for this
sea salt caramel chips - the secret ingredient in these cookies that makes them a step above the rest; you can also use butterscotch, white chocolate or your favorite baking chips
oats -this is the main part of the cookie - quick oats work best
pumpkin pie spice - gives the delicious flavor of fall with one easy spice blend - cinnamon can be subbed, or your favorite fall spice blend will work great too
These are the easiest cookies you will ever make
step one: squeeze the pumpkin out to remove excess moisture (this is very important; if you do not remove excess moisture your cookies will not set properly)
step two: add the squeezed pumpkin to a large sauce pan along with butter, sugar, baking chips and pumpkin pie spice and stir and heat until just starting to simmer, stirring often to prevent burning. Mixture should be smooth and sugar should be dissolved
step three: remove from heat; stir in the oatmeal until well coated
step four: carefully drop by heaping tablespoon onto lined baking sheets and allow to chill in fridge for 20 minutes, or until the cookies are solid (mixture will be quite hot so be carefuly not to touch it!)
I use a triple layer of paper towel and gather my pumpkin inside and gently squeeze to get the majority of the liquid out. the pumpkin will be close to half its volume when finished and it should look slightly pasty. Be careful not to squeeze too much because the paper towel can rip. If this happens you can always cover with another layer of paper towel. This is a very important step and it is absolutely worth it to take the time to squeeze the pumpkin. Without proper moisture removal these cookies were very sticky and messy even after sitting in the fridge overnight.
You need some sort of baking chip to help these firm up; I find chocolate takes over the flavor slightly but in a pinch chocolate chips could be used. Other options that won't overpower the pumpkin spice flavor include butterscotch, white chocolate, or even cinnamon chips if they are available in your area.
These cookies are fresh for about 4-5 days when kept in an airtight container in the fridge. Extra cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container. Cookies are best enjoyed straight from the fridge or at room temperature, however they will be softer.
Easy, but incredibly delicious, these fall inspired no bake cookies take just 15 minutes to make. Despite only having 6 ingredients, these cookies are perfectly spiced in every bite.
(4.77 stars from 62 ratings)
Using paper towel, gently squeeze out extra moisture from the pumpkin; you will have roughly half to two thirds of the pumpkin left after squeezing
Add the pumpkin to a large sauce pot over medium heat along with sugar, butter, baking chips, and pumpkin pie spice
Heat until mixture starts to simmer, about 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently
Remove from heat, add the oats and stir until fully coated
Drop cookie mixture by heaping tablespoon onto a lined baking sheet, then refrigerate until set, about 20-30 minutes
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Diane Johnson
Tuesday August 27, 2024Hands diwn best No Bakes ever!!
ReplyGail Wimer
Saturday October 7, 2023I love pumpkin anything. These cookies sound delicious❗️💜
Natalie
Saturday October 7, 2023I also love all things pumpkin and pumpkin spice! I hope you give these a try!
Rebecca Hinchcliffe
Saturday October 7, 2023Recipes sound amazing.
Natalie
Saturday October 7, 2023I hope you try it!!
Dee C
Thursday October 5, 2023I've made chocolate peanut butter No Bake cookies for decades, but this is the first I've heard of pumpkin spice ones. Where can I find salted caramel chips??? I'd love to make these!!!
Natalie
Friday October 6, 2023The salted Carmel chips can sometimes be found with chocolate chips. If not use butterscotch or white chocolate, both will be very similar!
Deborah Curtis
Thursday September 28, 2023My family absolutely loves these!! Thank you so much for posting this recipe. I had to share it again this year on Facebook with my family and friends!!
Natalie
Thursday September 28, 2023I am so glad you and your family enjoy them!! Thank you for letting me know!
Tonya Engel
Thursday September 21, 2023These were super easy and they taste amazing!
Natalie
Tuesday September 26, 2023so glad you enjoyed them! they are a favorite of mine!
Joan
Wednesday September 13, 2023Hello, I tasted these at a recent 'fair' and they were wonderfully delicious. Since I'll be making them for the first time to serve to a group of friends: is it ok to substitute turbanado or coconut sugar for the Brown Sugar? Thanks!
Natalie
Thursday September 14, 2023I haven’t tried either of those substitutes with these cookies, but the important part is that the sugar needs to be able to melt nicely. I think turbinado would work, I’m not too sure about coconut. If you try it I’d love to hear how it turns out!
Sarra
Thursday August 31, 2023What is the brand of sea salt caramel chips you use? Do you happen to have a link for them?
Natalie
Thursday August 31, 2023I am in canada and we have chipits here, i can also purchase them at the bulk food store. if you cant find them, butterscotch is a very close substitute! :)
Cathy
Thursday August 31, 2023Added splash vanilla. Dash cinnimon. Best part is cant overtake. Thanks!!
Natalie
Thursday August 31, 2023They are fail proof! Glad you enjoyed!!
Anthony Murray
Thursday December 15, 2022These are so easy take my grands love pumpkin bread ,so I know they will enjoy these cookies.
ReplyRegina
Saturday November 12, 2022I am lactose and gluten free, used avocado butter, almond butter instead of caramel chips and gf oatmeal. Was really good! Thank you
Natalie
Sunday November 13, 2022I am glad you found a way to make the recipe work for you!
Danielle Smith
Friday November 11, 2022I cannot find the baking chips anywhere. Anyone use any other flavored baking chips?
Natalie
Saturday November 12, 2022the baking chips can be a bit tricky! Butterscotch, white chocolate, or cinnamon would all be perfectly fine!
Samantha
Monday November 7, 2022I made these yesterday and when I got up this morning.....there was only 3 left....some one must have been snacking while I was sleeping....lol
Natalie
Tuesday November 8, 2022Hahaha - Next time hide some!
Debi
Sunday November 6, 2022So easy to make and absolutely delicious!!
Natalie
Monday November 7, 2022I agree!! Glad you liked them!
Kimberly Stockwell
Sunday November 6, 2022They were a huge hit!
Natalie
Sunday November 6, 2022I’m so glad!
Marcie
Wednesday November 2, 2022They are delicious and so easy to make! This Christmas my family is getting these yummy cookies
Natalie
Wednesday November 2, 2022I’m so glad you liked them, and I hope your family enjoys their homemade Christmas present!!
Paul McGinnis
Sunday October 30, 2022!
ReplyMichelle
Saturday October 29, 2022Super easy to make. My batch yielded roughly 5 dozen cookies
Natalie
Saturday October 29, 2022Enough to share!!
Judy
Saturday October 29, 2022So fast and easy
Natalie
Saturday October 29, 2022That’s for sure!
Lisa
Saturday October 29, 2022Love this recipe
Natalie
Saturday October 29, 2022I’m so glad!! We love it too
Mark Repicky
Tuesday October 25, 2022Natalie
Wednesday October 26, 2022Glad you enjoyed the cookies!
Lori Greenawalt
Tuesday October 25, 2022Natalie
Tuesday October 25, 2022Glad you enjoyed the cookies!!
Richard
Tuesday October 25, 2022These were great :)
Natalie
Tuesday October 25, 2022So glad you liked them!
Dawn
Sunday October 23, 2022Making them now...do they need to be stored in the fridge?
Natalie
Sunday October 23, 2022I only store them at room temperature for a couple days, the rest I keep in the fridge or freezer!
Teresa
Sunday October 23, 2022I was going to ask the same thing!
Iris Cape
Sunday October 23, 2022Haven’t made these yet but I plan to!
Natalie
Sunday October 23, 2022I'd love to hear how they turn out!
terri schimmel
Saturday October 22, 2022Can't find sea salt caramel chips, can I use just caramel ones
Natalie
Saturday October 22, 2022yes, any sort of baking chip will work! Butterscotch, white chocolate are two other great choices
leona
Thursday October 20, 2022yummy!
Natalie
Thursday October 20, 2022Glad you enjoyed!
leona
Thursday October 20, 2022making for christmas!
Natalie
Thursday October 20, 2022The would be a great addition to a Christmas dessert tray!
Barbara Medina
Thursday October 20, 2022Sounds so good and pretty easy. I’m gonna try. But concerned I won’t find the sea salt caramel chips
Kay Etling
Thursday October 20, 2022Saw sea salt caramel on Walmart site but $21 is too expensive for me. Good luck
Natalie
Thursday October 20, 2022You can use white chocolate or butterscotch chips, or just caramel chewy candies in its place!
Gisele
Thursday October 20, 2022I found some at No Frills. Never knew they were there before.
Gisele
Thursday October 20, 2022I only paid 3.99 for 270 g
Natalie
Thursday October 20, 2022Glad you were able to track them down!
Louise Dixon
Thursday October 20, 2022Natalie
Thursday October 20, 2022Glad you enjoyed!