Pumpkin Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies and the Final Debate

Tonight the final 2012 presidential debate was held, topics surrounding foreign policy. As a young American and first time voter, I think it has been important to stay aware of each candidate's views and positions. I tend to get very uncomfortable while watching these debates and speeches, because it is just so awkward how everyone is so upset at each other. Nonetheless, watching and assessing how I feel is important.

Anyway, while watching the feisty debate tonight, I decided to utilize the last remnants of my canned pumpkin from last week for some delicious pumpkin oatmeal cookies!! YAY!





Ingredients: 

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 6 tbsp canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries

Preheat the oven to 350 and bake for 12-15 minutes! 

Man oh Man! These are good! They are a bit "cakey" but I kind of like that! The pumpkin is not super overwhelming, but still apparent enough to be officially 'pumpkin' cookies! I love using oatmeal as well (as I'm sure you've been able to tell) so this recipe was a double whopper!

Roommate Review!

My roommates just walked in and LOVE the cookies! We've decided they are similar to muffin tops, in that they have a sweet and delicate crunch (Thanks, Gina!)... 

Well I'm proud of myself! These are FAB-U-LOUS!

And don't forget to VOTE!!

Vi Ses!
Holly

Recipe Source:

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/09/pumpkin-spiced-oatmeal-pecan-cookies.html#more