Charlie Brown's Pumpkin Patch Cookies
Celebrate the spirit of the season with Charlie Brown's Pumpkin Patch Cookies! This delightful recipe combines the warmth of fall flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon, and oats, with the sweet indulgence of chocolate chips. Perfect for sharing at Halloween gatherings, or enjoying at home with a glass of milk, these cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor. Whether you're a fan of the classic Peanuts cartoon or just love pumpkin treats, these cookies are sure to brighten your day and bring a smile to your face. Don’t forget to try shaping them into little pumpkins and decorating them for a festive touch!
48
Servings
88
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
2 cups (all-purpose)
quick-cooking oats
1 cup (uncooked)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
cinnamon
1 teaspoon (ground)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
butter
1 cup (softened)
brown sugar
1 cup (packed)
sugar
1 cup (granulated)
egg
1 (large)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
pumpkin puree
1 cup (canned or fresh)
milk chocolate chips
1 cup (none)
cinnamon baking chips
1 cup (optional)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
3
Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until well incorporated.
4
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5
Fold in the milk chocolate chips and the optional cinnamon baking chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space in between for spreading.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch and lightly golden brown. Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
8
For a fun twist, consider shaping the cookies into pumpkin shapes before baking, and decorate them with frosting or peanut butter after they have cooled.
Nutrition Information
4.6g
Fat
12g
Carbs
0.8g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Charlie Brown's Pumpkin Patch Cookies?
These are festive drop cookies that combine fall flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon, and oats with milk chocolate chips.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
This recipe yields approximately 48 servings.
What is the calorie count for one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 88 calories.
What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How long should the cookies bake?
Bake the cookies for 18 to 20 minutes.
What type of oats are required for this recipe?
You should use one cup of uncooked quick-cooking oats.
Can I use fresh pumpkin for these cookies?
Yes, you can use either canned or fresh pumpkin puree.
What kind of chocolate chips are best for this recipe?
The recipe calls for one cup of milk chocolate chips.
Is there an optional ingredient for added flavor?
Yes, you can optionally add one cup of cinnamon baking chips.
How long should I cream the butter and sugar?
Cream the butter and sugars together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes 3 to 5 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when they are firm to the touch and lightly golden brown.
Should I prepare the baking sheet in a specific way?
Line the baking sheets with parchment paper or spray them with non-stick cooking spray.
What is the fat content per cookie?
Each cookie contains 4.6 grams of fat.
How much protein is in each cookie?
There is 0.8 grams of protein per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a single serving?
Each cookie has 12 grams of carbohydrates.
What are the primary dry ingredients?
The dry ingredients include flour, quick-cooking oats, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
What is the preparation for the butter?
The butter should be softened before mixing.
Can I decorate these cookies for a festive touch?
Yes, you can shape them into pumpkins before baking and decorate them with frosting or peanut butter after they cool.
What kind of sugar is used in the recipe?
The recipe uses one cup of packed brown sugar and one cup of granulated sugar.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These cookies are described as soft and chewy.
How many ingredients are in this recipe in total?
There are 13 ingredients in total, including the optional cinnamon chips.
How should the cookies be cooled?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
What category of dessert does this recipe fall into?
This recipe is categorized as Drop Cookies.
What size of egg is recommended?
The recipe calls for one large egg.
Is there any salt in this recipe?
Yes, it requires 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
What should I use to drop the dough onto the baking sheet?
You can use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon to drop rounded dough onto the sheets.
Is vanilla used in this recipe?
Yes, one teaspoon of vanilla extract is added to the wet ingredients.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include cookies, pumpkin, halloween, chocolate chips, peanuts, fall recipes, and desserts.
Can I use any flour for this recipe?
The recipe specifies two cups of all-purpose flour.
How much cinnamon is in the dough?
The recipe requires one teaspoon of ground cinnamon.