The sudden proliferation of pie pumpkins in the grocery store has let to some experimentation in the kitchen. Accuse me of jumping on the pumpkin spice bandwagon if you must, but these cookies are irresistible with their perfect blend of chewy and crispy.
INGREDIENTS
Makes at least 24 cookies
– 75g minute oats
– 150g all purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt (omit if using salted margarine/butter)
– 1/2 tsp cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp nutmeg
– 125g margarine or vegan butter
– 105g packed brown sugar
– 90g white sugar
– 3 tbsp cooked pumpkin (see note below)*
– 2 tbsp unsalted chickpea aquafaba
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup raisins
METHOD
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking pans with parchment paper.
1. Whisk together dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
2. Cream together margarine/butter with sugars in a separate medium bowl with an electric hand mixer. Add pumpkin and blend well. Add aquafaba and blend well. The mixture will be thick and fluffy. Blend in the vanilla.
3. Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Mix in raisins.
4. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter on to the prepared baking sheets. This is a very wet dough, so a cookie scoop is the way to go. I use the 3/4 oz scoop. The picture will firm up as the oatmeal soaks up some liquid, so you can let it sit for 30 minutes or more if you want.
5. Bake in batches until golden, about 16-18 minutes. NOTE: baking time will be less on a dark baking sheet.
6. Let cool on the pan for 5 mins, then transfer to a wire rack until cool.
*NOTE: Microwaving is the way to go here. Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds. Place cut side down on a plate and microwave until flesh if soft and coming away from the skin. Allow to cool before using, and keep the leftovers in a sealed container for other recipes.