Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Honey

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 Dry Ingredients**: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger), and salt. Stir until well mixed.

3. 3

   **Combine Wet Ingredients**: In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, honey, melted coconut oil (or butter), and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. 4

   **Combine Mixtures**: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts and any optional raisins or dried cranberries.

5. 5

   **Shape Cookies**: Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out tablespoonfuls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.

6. 6

   **Bake**: Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cookies are set.

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   **Cool**: Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.