Pumpkin Goblin Cookies
Get ready for a spooktacular treat with these Pumpkin Goblin Cookies! Each cookie is a delightful combination of creamy pumpkin, hearty oats, and gooey chocolate chips, creating a large, soft texture that's as delicious as it is fun. Perfect for festive gatherings, these cookies become a creative canvas for little artists, as each kid can decorate their own cookie faces with colorful icings and candies. Watch as your little goblins gobble them up in no time, making them the star of any Halloween party!
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
2 cups (all-purpose flour)
oats
1 cup (quick oats or old-fashioned oats, uncooked)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (baking soda)
cinnamon
1 teaspoon (ground cinnamon)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (salt)
butter or margarine
1 cup (softened)
brown sugar
1 cup (firmly packed)
granulated sugar
1 cup (granulated sugar)
egg
1 (slightly beaten)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (pure vanilla extract)
canned solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup (canned pumpkin puree)
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup (semi-sweet chocolate chips)
assorted color icing
to taste (for decorating)
decorative candies
to taste (for decorating (gumdrops, candy corn, M & M's))
raisins
to taste (for decorating)
nuts
to taste (for decorating)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Pumpkin Goblin Cookies?
Pumpkin Goblin Cookies are a festive Halloween treat made with creamy pumpkin, hearty oats, and chocolate chips, designed to be decorated with faces.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These cookies are described as having a large, soft, and hearty texture.
What kind of oats should I use for this recipe?
You can use 1 cup of either quick oats or old-fashioned oats, uncooked.
How much pumpkin is needed?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of canned solid-pack pumpkin puree.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, you can use 1 cup of either softened butter or margarine.
What types of sugar are used?
The recipe uses 1 cup of firmly packed brown sugar and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
How much flour is required?
You will need 2 cups of all-purpose flour.
Are there chocolate chips in these cookies?
Yes, the recipe includes 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
What spices are used for flavoring?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
How many eggs do I need?
You need 1 slightly beaten egg.
Is there a leavening agent in the recipe?
Yes, the recipe uses 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
What can I use to decorate the goblin faces?
You can use assorted color icing, gumdrops, candy corn, M&Ms, raisins, or nuts.
Are these cookies suitable for kids?
Yes, they are specifically designed as a fun activity for kids to decorate.
Are these considered drop cookies?
Yes, they are categorized as drop cookies.
Can I add nuts to the dough?
While listed for decoration, nuts can also be added to the cookies for extra crunch.
What makes them Spooktacular?
Their festive pumpkin flavor and the ability to decorate them with spooky goblin faces make them a Halloween favorite.
Should the butter be melted?
No, the recipe specifies that the butter or margarine should be softened.
Can I use pumpkin pie filling?
The recipe specifies canned solid-pack pumpkin, which is plain puree, not pie filling.
Is there salt in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
What kind of chocolate chips are best?
The recipe recommends using 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Are these cookies good for parties?
Yes, they are perfect for festive gatherings and Halloween parties.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
Can I use raisins for the eyes?
Yes, raisins are a recommended decoration for creating the goblin faces.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 16 ingredients in total, including those used for decoration.
Is the brown sugar packed?
Yes, the recipe specifies 1 cup of firmly packed brown sugar.
What type of flour is recommended?
All-purpose flour is recommended for these cookies.
Can I use M&Ms for decorating?
Yes, M&Ms are suggested as a decorative candy for the faces.
Does the recipe use baking powder?
No, the recipe uses baking soda as the leavening agent.
How much cinnamon should I add?
You should add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
What is the main theme of these cookies?
The theme is Halloween, specifically centered around creating goblin characters.