Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies combine all the fabulous flavors of Fall in a cookie!
Yes. It’s true. I’m posting my first pumpkin recipe in August. But hey! It’s the END of August and this weekend is Labor Day weekend and of course September is just a few days away and when I think of September I think of Fall and when I think of the Fall I think of pumpkins.  Don’t you?  Or didn’t you follow all that 🙂
These cookies were definitely worth me jumping outside of my”pumpkin-safe baking zone“. I was just really craving something homey and yummy and I knew these cookies would make me feel good.
And they did. Very good.
These cookies definitely remind me of pumpkin pie. Both in taste and the amazing fragrance that wafts throughout the house as the cookies are baking. I have to say that it’s pretty fun when you add the pumpkin and the dough gets all orange – the kids love that!
This cookie is everything you would expect from a classic Oatmeal Raisin cookie – nice and soft with a little hint of spice. Throw in pumpkin and walnuts and this cookie is definitely worthy of any and all Fall festivities.
It’s funny because I am absolutely nuts about pecans. They are my go-to nut for any and all recipes but I really, really love the walnuts in these cookies and I think walnuts are particularly good with the pumpkin flavor.
Chris came home and was like “Whatever you made, they sell candles that make your house smell like this too.” Â Trust me, no one was complaining about me making pumpkin cookies in August. They couldn’t. Their mouths were too full.
Pumpkin Pie Walnut Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pure pumpkin not pie filling
- 1 egg room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Combine flour, oats, baking soda and spices in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and mix until well combined.
- Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla and mix until well combined.
- Slowly add in flour mixture stirring just until combined.
- Stir in walnuts and raisins.
- Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Drop 1/4 cup cookie dough onto lined baking sheets and press dough down slightly with the back of a spoon. (The dough does not spread much when baking.)
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until just lightly browned.
- Cool for 3-4 minutes on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
Is anyone else totally excited for Fall to arrive? I keep thinking that this may be the last year that my boys are totally into pumpkin patches and so I’ve really got to hit them hard this year. I’m thinking at least a dozen 🙂  Oh! And the weather! I can’t wait for days when I have to put on a sweater because it’s a little chilly – those are the best!
Here are some more things we like to make in the Fall:
Mini Gingersnap Pumpkin Cheesecakes
5-Cheese Roasted Red Pepper Spread
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Christine says
Thank you for this recipe, Trish!! I made them for a birthday present, they LOVED them!! I will be maing more for ourselves real soon. Thanks again!
Bea Yurkerwich says
Hi Trish! These pumpkin recipes look awesome! Thanks so much for sharing such delicious recipes; I’ll make the cookies for sure. Bea
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Bea!
Alexandra says
These were so amazingly delicious, and light! Thank you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So happy to hear that Alexandra! Have a wonderful weekend!
Food to Fitness says
Wow! These look perfect. Thanks for the recipe.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are so welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
Amanda says
Oh my! I just made these putting raisins in half the batter and chocolate chips in the other half (the husband is not a raisin fan). They are so moist and chewy and just wonderful, and I’m not even a big pumpkin fan. Thank you for such a delicious and out of the box cookie recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe Amanda! I just LOVE reading comments like this 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping back by!
Michelle M says
These came out so delicious. I had a few people try them out before my get together tomorrow and they would not leave without taking some home. The pumpkin and walnut with the oatmeal and raisins is just a great combo and they are so moist and soft. A beautiful cookie…. A keeper… And repinned! Thank You…
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you gave them a try Michelle! Thanks for the pin and the sweet comment 🙂
CathyK says
Made these yesterday and they were delicious!!!! They were a big hit with the family. Even my hubby, who doesn’t like pumpkin, enjoyed them. Thank you for the recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Wonderful to hear Cathy! Thank you!
Stephanie says
So glad fall is here with all these yummy looking pumpkin-y things. Great pictures. I love that you combined oatmeal with pumpkin! Great idea! I agree with you with the walnut thing. I don’t think pecans would’ve tasted as good. Will be trying them soon!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh me too Stephanie! So glad it’s pumpkin season 🙂 Let me know what you think! Have a great weekend!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
I was thinking of Fall before September even began. Is it bad that I put up some of my Fall decorations at the end of August? LOL. I am all too eager for Fall to arrive.
I love these cookies. What a great idea to make a pumpkin pie cookie!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Not bad at all 🙂 My husband was just saying to me last night that I need to get our decorations out 🙂 Thanks Julie!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Pumpkin anything is my favorite! These cookies look great – perfectly soft and chewy!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Ashley!
Kathy says
Oh I can’t wait to try these! I’ve already started my fall baking and can’t wait to try new recipes this year. These cookies are going on my list!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I just couldn’t wait for Fall to get here 🙂 Thanks Kathy!
Stephanie says
These look incredible! Just in time for fall too!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Stephanie!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Pinned! It can be hard to get the texture of cookies with pumpkin just right b/c it can make things cakey but these look absolutely perfect! So chewy!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks for the pin Averie!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
These look amazing, & so perfect for fall! Cant wait to try this recipe, thanks Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Not too early for pumpkin right? =) Thanks Allie!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
These are awesome Trish! I’m so into pumpkin right now!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh me too! I’m so excited it is now ACTUALLY September =)