Chewy SugarFree Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   **Mix the Wet Ingredients:** In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, unsweetened applesauce, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and maple syrup (or honey). Mix until smooth.

3. 3

   **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In another bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.

4. 4

   **Combine Mixtures:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If you'd like to add chocolate chips or walnuts, fold them in now.

5. 5

   **Scoop the Cookies:** Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop dollops of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

6. 6

   **Bake:** Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The cookies will remain soft as they cool.

7. 7

   **Cool & Enjoy:** Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy the cozy, spiced goodness!