Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Syrup Glaze

Ingredients:

Cookies:

• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin (not the pumpkin pie filling…)    
• 1/4 cup mashed banana ( can use rest of canned pumpkin)
• 1 egg + 1 egg white
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• Pumpkin Hershey Kisses (optional)

Glaze: (for a healthier taste, leave off)

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 drops maple extract or vanilla extract
• About 2 tbsp of milk
• 1/4 c white chocolate melted

Directions:

Cookies:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl combine pumpkin, eggs and vanilla until well combined.   In a separate bowl combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and spices and mix ins.
3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just moistened. Use hand to make sure fully combined. 
4. Drop onto baking sheets by spoonfuls, about 2″ apart.   Flatten slightly with a spoon lightly covered in cooking spray. 
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes. 
6. Quickly press hershey kisses into cookies while still hot! Let cool. 

Glaze:

1. Melt white chocolate in microwave, 15 second increments, stirring after each time. 
2. Add sugar, milk and extract. Mix well. Add more milk/sugar if needed. 
3. Drizzle over cooled cookies using spoon or piping bag.