pumpkin oatmeal chip cookies

When I'm looking for some baking or cooking inspiration, I often head to pinterest.  I found these cookies on the weekend and made them the same day.  They were a hit with my kids and the neighbours.  The pumpkin flavour is very subtle but helps create a soft, tasty cookie. They were perfect for when the kids came in from raking leaves outside.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Chip Cookies - adapted from pinlavie.com
makes 4 dozen cookies

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Line baking sheets with parchment paper.  Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, salt and spices.

Using a stand mixer, cream butter, sugar and brown sugar together.  Add the egg, vanilla and pumpkin puree.  Mix until incorporated, being sure to scrap down the sides well.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.  Stir in the rolled oats.  Stir in the chocolate chips.

Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, drop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake cookies for 14-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned.  DO NOT OVER COOK.  They will seem a little soft but will firm up as they cool.