Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F(180C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Process the oats in a food processor or high-speed blender until they resemble either a rough or fine flour.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, stir the pumpkin puree, water, coconut sugar, and (optional) salt until blended (if adding optional extracts, zests, or spices, add them now).

Step 4

Add the ground oats to the bowl (if adding optional extras such as chocolate, nuts, or dried fruit, add now). Stir until blended into a soft, thick dough.

Step 5

Using a small cookie scoop or rounded tablespoon, scoop small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Using fingertip, flatten the dough slightly into a round shape.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until golden browned at the edges and the dough appears dry.

Step 7

Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack. Cool for at least 5 minutes before eating.