What do you do when you have 1/2 cup of leftover pumpkin? Ask Google.
When I made pumpkin scones, which I talked about in a previous post, I ended up with about 1/2 cup of leftover pumpkin. I considered adding it to pancakes, but hubby didn’t like that idea. I guess he likes my apple pancakes better.
So I asked Google for ideas and found a ton of recipes. I chose Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, and they were amazing. Seriously, this is the best pumpkin dessert I’ve ever made.
I don’t make cookies because I always ruin them, but I’m good at making bars. Some cookie recipes work better for bars than others, but this one is the best. I ended up with rich, soft bars that held together beautifully and tasted like autumn. This will be a go-to recipe for me. I won’t wait until I have leftover pumpkin.
You can find the recipe at thekitchn.com. I used all-purpose rather than bread flour, and it turned out fine. If you make bars instead of cookies, bake a 9×13 pan for about 30 minutes. I started checking it for doneness after 25 minutes. This recipe would be perfect for any get-together and every day too.