Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies RecipeWith Dried CranberriesThis recipe for pumpkin oatmeal cookies is relatively easy and doesn't require the purchase of lots of new ingredients. Make them as a hostess gift if you have been invited to someone's home for Thanksgiving or another special occasion. It's also a nice holiday gift idea for teachers, coworkers, neighbors, and friends. 
INGREDIENTS:1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 cups uncooked old-fashioned oats 1 cup dried cranberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and baking soda into a medium size bowl. Place brown sugar and butter in a larger bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add egg and vanilla and beat in. Add pumpkin and beat at low speed until blended. Add flour mixture and beat in just until blended. Add oats and cranberries and stir with a spoon until all ingredients are combined. Using a small scoop or large spoon, drop cookie batter by tablespoonfuls and place on cookie sheets, two inches between cookies. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheets for one minute; remove to wire racks and cool completely. This recipe for Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies yields about two dozen cookies. OPTIONS: If desired, you can eliminate the dried cranberries. Or you can replace the dried cranberries with other dried fruit (blueberries, cherries, etc.) or raisins.
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