No-Bake Pumpkin Cookies are packed with oats and pumpkin flavor, and they come together in just minutes without ever turning on the oven. This easy fall cookie recipe is quick, delicious, and the perfect way to enjoy pumpkin season!

Recipe Highlights

• No oven required: Perfect for busy days or when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen.
• Quick & easy: Just 5–10 minutes of prep and a short set time.
• Fall flavor: Pumpkin spice pudding and warm spices make these cookies taste like autumn in every bite.
• Family-friendly: Kids can help scoop the dough and watch the cookies set.
• Versatile: Customize with pudding mix flavors or extra add-ins like mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts.

Recipe Highlights

• Versatile: Try swapping in different pudding flavors (like vanilla, cheesecake, or chocolate) for fun variations, or fold in add-ins such as mini chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or even a sprinkle of toasted coconut.
• No oven required: Perfect for busy days, college dorms, or hot summer afternoons when baking feels like too much effort. These cookies require only a stovetop and a mixing bowl.
• Quick & easy: With just a handful of ingredients, this recipe can be prepped in under 10 minutes, making it ideal for last-minute gatherings or a weeknight treat.
• Fall flavor: The combination of pumpkin spice pudding and pumpkin pie spice brings all the warm, cozy flavors of autumn without being overpowering. Each bite tastes like fall wrapped up in cookie form.
• Family-friendly: Kids can help scoop the cookies and watch them set—no hot oven means less stress if little hands are in the kitchen.

Ingredients in No-Bake Pumpkin Cookies

• Sugars – You will need sugar and brown sugar for these no-bake cookies. For best results, make sure the brown sugar is soft and fresh.
• Butter – Another key ingredient in most cookie recipes. The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of butter (1 1/2 sticks). For best results, use real butter.
• Milk – Any type of milk will work fine. I usually use 2% because that’s what I have on hand, but you can even use a non-dairy alternative if you’d like.
• Pumpkin spice pudding mix – You need a small box (3.4 oz) of instant Pumpkin Spice pudding mix. If you can’t find pumpkin pudding mix, you can use vanilla pudding mix and then double the amount of pumpkin pie spice in the recipe.
• Pumpkin pie spice – The recipe calls for one teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can easily make your own with nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves.
• Vanilla – The higher the quality of the vanilla, the better.
• Oats – Quick oats work best in no-bake cookies. You will need 3 1/2 cups.

Helpful Tips

Full instructions for making the recipe can be found on the recipe card below, but here are a few helpful tips.

• Serving ideas: These cookies pair perfectly with apple cider, chai tea, or hot cocoa. For a festive party tray, alternate these with traditional chocolate no-bakes for a colorful fall spread.
• Boil time matters: A rolling boil for two full minutes is crucial. Undercooking will result in cookies that don’t firm up, while overcooking can make them dry or crumbly.
• If cookies won’t set: Chill them in the fridge or freezer for 15–20 minutes. This not only helps them firm up but can also give them a refreshing bite.
• Flavor swaps: If pumpkin spice pudding isn’t available, vanilla pudding plus extra pumpkin spice works beautifully. Chocolate pudding can turn these into a fun pumpkin-chocolate mashup.
• Add texture: Mix in chopped pecans, walnuts, or pepitas for crunch. A handful of mini chocolate chips or white chocolate chunks can also take these up a notch.

Storage Instructions

• Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Great for keeping on the counter for quick snacking.
• Refrigerator: Keeps for up to a week and helps the cookies hold their shape better. Chilled no-bake cookies also have a firmer, fudgier bite.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Place cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet first, then transfer to a freezer bag. Let thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.

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No Bake Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

No Bake Pumpkin Cookies are full of oats and pumpkin flavor and come together in minutes without ever turning the oven on. This easy no bake cookie recipe is quick, delicious and perfect for fall!

Course Cookies

Cuisine American

Keyword No-Bake Pumpkin Cookies

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Resting Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 24 cookies

Calories 180kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups sugar
• ½ cups brown sugar
• ¾ cup butter
• ⅔ cup milk
• 3.4 oz box instant Pumpkin Spice Pudding Mix
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 ½ cups quick oats

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan, combine sugars, butter and milk. Over medium heat, stirring occasionally, bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
• Remove the mixture from heat and add the pudding mix, stirring until well combined.
• Add the pumpkin pie spice and vanilla and mix well. Mix in the oats and then let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes.
• Use a cookie scoop to drop the mixture by tablespoonfuls onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Allow them to cool completely in order to fully set. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

FAQs

What if I can’t find pumpkin spice pudding mix?
You can order it online, but if that’s not an option, use vanilla pudding and double the pumpkin spice. The flavor will be slightly different, but still delicious.

Do no-bake cookies need to be refrigerated?
Not necessarily. They’ll stay fresh at room temperature, but refrigerating them helps maintain a firmer texture and extends shelf life.

Which oats work best?
Quick oats are recommended. Old-fashioned oats may cause the cookies to feel too chewy and not set properly, while instant oats can make them mushy.

How long do they take to set?
At room temperature, about 15–20 minutes. If you’re in a hurry, refrigerate them for 10 minutes and they’ll be ready to enjoy even faster.

Can I freeze no-bake pumpkin cookies?
Yes! Freezing not only helps them set quickly but also makes them a perfect cool treat to pull out later.

More pumpkin cookie recipes to try:

• Rolled in cinnamon and sugar, Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy cookies packed with pumpkin flavor—one of the best fall desserts!
• Full of pumpkin flavor and oats, No-Bake Pumpkin Cookies come together in minutes without ever turning on the oven.
• Soft, chewy, and topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar icing, Glazed Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect fall treat.
• Bursting with pumpkin and warm ginger spice, Soft Pumpkin Gingersnap Cookies are simple to make and loved for their chewy texture.
• Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are moist, flavorful cookies loaded with pumpkin, oats, and melty chocolate chips.

No Bake Pumpkin Cookies are full of oats and pumpkin flavor and come together in minutes without ever turning the oven on. This easy no-bake cookie recipe is quick, delicious, and perfect for fall!

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