Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and brown sugar and beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until it's fluffy. (you can use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer)

Step 3

Then add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract and blend in completely. scraping down the sides of the bowl as you blend.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, add the oats, flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice and mix together.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredient in batches and blend just until the dry ingredients are just barely mixed in, careful not to over-mix!

Step 6

With a cookie scoop, scoop out 1 1/2 tablespoons of batter and place it on the prepared baking sheets at 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake for 12-14 minutes or the edges begin to brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and tap the tray on the stove or counter a couple of times so they will set quicker.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to cool completely on the cookie sheet.