Pumpkin No Bake Cookies is an easy recipe packed with pumpkin flavor. You don’t need to heat up the oven to enjoy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies.
In just minutes, these amazing No Bake Pumpkin Cookies come together for the perfect dessert. We love pumpkin recipes and this is one of the easiest to make.
More pumpkin dessert recipe that we love include Pumpkin Cobbler, No Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe and Pumpkin Delight Recipe. I also love Thanksgiving Apple Desserts and 97 Easy Fall Desserts. For a gluten free option, make Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread.
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Why This Recipe Works
It does not require many ingredients, and you don’t even have to heat up the oven! It is a delicious recipe that you can toss together easily without even needing a mixing bowl. If you love no bake desserts, also try No Bake Pumpkin Pie and Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins Recipe.
If you are craving cake and need something quick, try Pumpkin Mug Cake.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin Puree. Make sure that you do not get pumpkin pie filling because that has lots of other ingredients in it.
- Quick Oats. Quick Oats works better in this recipe instead of Old Fashioned Oats.
Get the complete ingredient list and recipe card at the bottom of the page.
How to Make Pumpkin No Bake Cookies
- Step 1. Prepare the pan. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will make the entire process much easier when it’s time to clean up.
Step 2. In a medium saucepan, melt together the butter, sugar and milk on high heat. Continue until all of the ingredients are melted and combined. Boil the mixture for 1-2 minutes.
Step 3. Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract. Add the pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree and quick oats.
Step 4. Stir until everything is combined.
Step 5. Form the cookies. I used a medium cookie scoop, but you can also use two spoons. Then drop the mixture onto the lined baking sheet. Allow to rest at room temperature until set.
Easy Additions
The recipe is delicious alone but feel free to add yummy mix-ins to the recipe.
- Chocolate Chips. You can use milk chocolate, dark chocolate or semi sweet chocolate.
- Chopped Nuts. Pecans or walnuts taste great.
- Caramel Chips. This adds a delightful flavor combination with the pumpkin.
- Peanut Butter Morsels. This addition adds the perfect blend of peanut butter.
- Raisins
- Dried Cranberries
- Dried Cherries.
FAQs
Store the leftover cookies in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to 1 week. They store easily and still taste great.
It is so easy to freeze these Pumpkin No Bake Cookies. Allow to cool and then place on a baking sheet. Flash freeze the cookies for 1 to 2 hours. They won’t stick to each other since you did this and it will be so easy to grab one or two.
Then transfer to a freezer bag or container. Freeze the cookies up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge when ready to enjoy the cookies.
Get more tips to freeze no bake cookies. It is a great way to enjoy a treat anytime the craving hits.
Oats are naturally gluten free along with sugar butter and milk. However, sometimes there is a risk of contamination with oats. Check the label to make sure it says certified gluten free.
This will alleviate any worry about cross contamination that you might have.
Quick Oats are recommended in this recipe and will result in the best texture. They are shaped smaller and don’t as long to set. Old Fashioned Oats are thicker and don’t spread as evenly in the cookies.
Expert Tips
- Line the baking sheet. Prepare the pan with a silicone baking mat or wax paper. This will make clean up easier.
- Boil the Mixture. Make sure to boil the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes. This will help the cookies to set later.
- Use a cookie scoop. If you want to make sure the cookies are uniform, use a cookie scoop to form the cookies. It will go quickly, and each cookie will be the same size.
More No Bake Cookie Recipes
- Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
- Avalance Cookies
- Chocolate No Bake Cookies
- Cornflake Cookies Recipe
- Nutella No Bake Cookies
Try More Pumpkin Recipes
- Pumpkin Dip with Cool Whip
- Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe
- Easy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
- Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
- Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Recipe
Make these no bake pumpkin oatmeal cookies today and leave a comment once you do. I love to hear from you!
Pumpkin No Bake Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 cups Quick Oats
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1/4 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt together the butter, sugar and milk on high heat until all the ingredients are melted and combined.
- Boil the mixture for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree and quick oats until well combined.
- Using a medium (2 Tbsp) cookie scoop or two spoons, drop mixture onto the lined baking sheet.
- Allow to rest at room temperature until set, about 20 – 30 minutes (to speed up setting refrigerate).
- Then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!
Easy to make and made the kitchen smelll heavenly. Quite tasty and a good fall treat.
I make these and can’t get them thick enough. They spread into all one cookie. Is there a way to get them where I can scoop them out into cookies.
Mary – I’m not sure why it’s doing that – I recommend adding more oats until the batter is thick as it is in our photos so that the cookies don’t spread out into 1 big cookie.
Just discovered your website. I really like it! I’m excited to try out some of your recipes for this holiday season! Thank you!!
PS – I’m looking for specifically gluten free &/or vegan recipes if you might have any good recommendations, most especially holiday (bake or no bake) desserts. Thanks! Take care.
Sincerely, a new fan
I’m so glad that you’re here Cheryl! I do have a post of my favorite gluten free Christmas desserts. I hope you enjoy them!