Description
These Pumpkin Spice No Bake Cookies are a deliciously easy treat combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices with the richness of peanut butter and cocoa. Perfect for an autumn snack, they require no baking and come together quickly with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats and maple syrup or honey for natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate-peanut butter base: In a medium saucepan, combine 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, then stir in the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until the mixture is evenly combined.
- Incorporate oats: Add the rolled oats to the mixture and stir thoroughly until all the oats are well coated with the wet ingredients.
- Shape the cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart as desired.
- Chill to set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and let the cookies chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Once set, serve immediately or store the cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option.
- Store cookies in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and firmness.
- Optional: add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.
- These no-bake cookies are perfect for quick snacks and require no baking equipment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
