Pumpkin Spice No Bake Cookies for Fall always take me right back to those crisp October afternoons in my mom’s kitchen. When I was growing up, the smell of cinnamon and pumpkin would drift through the house while leaves scattered across the yard. My mom always said fall desserts should feel warm before you even take a bite. I remember standing by the stovetop, stirring that sweet mixture until it turned glossy and thick. This takes me right back to those simple moments, just a wooden spoon, a saucepan, and the promise of something cozy setting on the counter.
Pumpkin Spice No Bake Cookies for Fall – Cozy & Ready in 30 Minutes
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cookie scoop (2 tablespoon size)
- Parchment Paper
- baking sheets
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree blotted to remove excess moisture
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional, for extra warmth
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, and milk. Stir continuously until butter melts completely.
- Bring mixture to a full rolling boil (bubbling across entire surface). Boil exactly 60 seconds for chewy texture.
- Remove from heat immediately. Stir in pumpkin puree, peanut butter, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and glossy.
- Fold in quick oats until evenly coated.
- Let mixture rest 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Scoop 2-tablespoon portions onto parchment paper.
- Allow cookies to set at room temperature for 20–30 minutes until firm and matte.
Notes
High humidity may extend setting time by 10–15 minutes. If needed, extend boil time by 5–10 seconds (no more than 70 seconds total). Troubleshooting:
- Too soft? Pumpkin may have excess moisture or mixture under-boiled.
- Dry and crumbly? Boiled longer than 70 seconds.
- Flat cookies? Let mixture cool 1–2 minutes before scooping.
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CONCLUSION
Between you and me, these Pumpkin Spice No Bake Cookies for Fall feel like wrapping up in your favorite sweater. My mom always said pumpkin spice wasn’t just a flavor, it was a feeling. I still love watching them set on the counter while that cinnamon scent fills the kitchen. Trust me on this, once you make a batch, they’ll become part of your fall tradition too. They’re chewy, cozy, and simple enough to make anytime you need a little autumn comfort without any fuss.