A few things before I begin blabbering as usual:
I cannot thank you enough for supporting my efforts to raise donations for the victims of Support the Sandy movement.
There’s still so much to do and we should continuously rally to rebuild the lives affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Onto celebrations —
I hope you are having a great week! A very Happy Diwali to family and friends celebrating the Festival of Lights!
It’s gonna be Thanksgiving soon, and then Christmas. Throw in Black Friday and Cyber Monday craziness — I feel like a zombie trying to keep up with everything while traveling.
Could seriously use a cookie or two right about now.
We have been traveling so much and I think it needs an update:
I’m unsure if you are aware of my personal blog, where I usually rant about our travels, marriage, restaurant reviews and everything in between.
There’s a post about our recent trip to New York City. And it involves chattering about the best chicken meatballs we’ve ever tasted, macarons to die for (literally!) and biryani cart — all gobbled up in the Big Apple.
If you weren’t drooling enough, here’s something that can get you going again.
These may not look like fancy cookies from a famous NYC bakery, but they sure are tasty. At least, I’m willingly sharing the recipe 😉
Makes 26 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup bran wheat
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
- 1/2 tsp allspice powder
- 1/4 ground ginger
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1 whole organic egg
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup almond oil
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liner.
- In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients thoroughly. Fold in dried cranberries and set aside.
- Cream 1 egg and light brown sugar in a stand mixer (or hand mixer) on medium for 1 minute. Add almond oil, pumpkin puree and vanilla extract. Beat until thoroughly mixed.
- With the stand mixer on lowest setting, slowly fold in the dry ingredients with wet ingredients. Do not over-mix dough at this point.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out cookie dough on lined baking sheets. With the back of cookie scoop, gently press down cookie dough, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove and allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer cookies onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Serve with a cuppa hot tea or latte.
I don’t know about you, but I’m just not willing to part with autumn. Nope. Especially with pumpkins. Can’t wait to get home and dig into the freezer.
Yup! I froze some of these cookies at home for us. Only trouble is, when will we ever return home? Or how soon? 😀
Are you a frequent flier? Or do you hate traveling? What’s your favorite place or where do you dream of traveling to?
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A winning combo! Those cookies must be quite addictive.
cheers,
Rosa
Love the spices and that they are dairy free!
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) recently posted..Sunday Suppers: Lasagna Inspired Spaghetti Squash Casserole with Kale
Beautiful cookies! Just what I need with my afternoon tea :).
Laura (Tutti Dolci) recently posted..dark chocolate & hazelnut nougatine cookies
that is a winning combination any day! Let the festivities begin!
Richa recently posted..Apple Jalebi with Rabri – Apple Fritters soaked in saffron flavored syrup, served with Sweet Cream. Vegan Diwali Recipe
I made pumpkin cookies last season! Can’t believe it’s been one whole year already… They look great 🙂
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Your cookies look lovely! They make me very hungry, but unfortunately I am out of the butter and cannot make any tonight. By the way, I love traveling, and one of my most favorite places is NYC: I love its diversity, the energy, the food, the theater district, I could go on and on…
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Hi Kiran! Happy Diwali to you! I’m eating some barfi as I am typing. lol These cookies look seriously amazing! I would totally love to have one with some warm chai latte….. And Kiran, I’m not sure what you’re saying because these cookies absolutely look like bakery standard to me!!! 😉 Nice job on the photography as usual.
Sammie recently posted..Pulled-Pork Pancakes with JD Maple Syrup
Your pumpkin cookies are picture perfect my friend they look stunningly delish 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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It really is a crazy time of the year for you ! Loving the updates and thanks for sharing this delicious cookie recipe !
Carolyn Chan recently posted..Tender beef brisket with salsa verde
Smells like the holiday season’s just around the corner! These are perfect holiday gifts or party contribution!
Jen L | Tartine and Apron Strings recently posted..Curried Shrimps with Yuzu-Scented Turmeric Rice
I always need a cookie! I love the pumpkin and cranberry combination especially with some oats in there too.
Kathryn recently posted..mini onion and feta pizzas & a virtual baby shower!
Gorgeous food photos Kiran, as always. I am in a big cookie mood these days, interesting flavor combination. unfortunately I dont get cranberries here. =I
Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb recently posted..Comment on Palolem Beach, South Goa, India October 2012 by rita cooks italian
Beautiful cookies. I have a high weakness for any kind of food with pumpkin and your cookies are making me drool. Happy Deepavali to you and your family Kiran.
Nava Krishnan recently posted..Batter Fried Dory Fish With Ginger Lemongrass Sauce
Kiran – I love the idea of pumpkin cookies. Well actually, anything pumpkin pulls my heart! I must try these in a gluten free version! Yumm!
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These look so amazing and your photographs are so stunning! Early happy Thanksgiving to you!
Kelly Senyei (Just a Taste) recently posted..Cranberry Orange Juice Bread
I’m not ready for winter either. I just don’t get inspired by winter like I do the other seasons! Pumpkin is such a nice addition to cookies. Beautiful photos!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies recently posted..Recipe | Rosemary Roasted Carrots
Now I want a couple of these cookies. They look so good and love the combination of pumpkin and cranberry. Happy Diwali to you and good luck with all the traveling and holiday prep:)
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Beautiful cookies!
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I love the combo, esp. the add of pumpkin in these oat cookies. Simply amazing!
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted..Roasted Beet Mozzarella Salad with Quinoa
I have never baked with pumpkin. These cookies sound perfect for this time of the year. Yummy combination of fall flavors!
Hope you had a fun Diwali in LA..take care!
Tanvi@SinfullySpicy recently posted..Coconut Burfi (Fudge) for Diwali
Beautiful cookies Kiran…love the idea of of pumpkin and all the spices plus the cranberries…yum!
Hope you are having a wonderful week 🙂
Juliana recently posted..Pork with Dry Pressed Tofu and Green Beans
As usual I love the pictures. You are so creative! But these cookies are even better. I love whole wheat pastry flour. It makes the best baked goods, and since I’m not the best baker, I need all the help I can get. 🙂
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Oh Kiran, I will head over to your travel blog and how nice of you to be joining the efforts to help the Sandy victims. These cookies look crumbly perfect! I love anything oats!
Have seen your travel blog..love the shots. Oats and pumpkin in a cookie…yes, please! Love the different style of lighting in the pictures here, Kiran..
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Oh, what a wonderful flavor combination in these cookies. And a very happy Diwali to you + your loved ones!
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Happy Diwali! I hope you’re having a wonderful time 😀 Thanks for the link to your other blog too!
Lovely healthy cookies.
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Love the earthy tones you have used in your shots 🙂 Such a great recipe. I want to do lots of pumpkin and cranberry recipes for Thanksgiving 🙂
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You’re such an inspiration! And I quite enjoy your “blabbering” I look forward to it and I also enjoy these cookies!!!
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It’s a cool, windy and rainy morning and your Pumpkin Cranberry Oat Cookies would be scrumptious to have with my coffee! Full of the warming spices of fall and creamy pumpkin, a magnificent treat!
MMMM,…Your cookies look really appetizing, good & yummy too!
I will read about your NY trip now! Thanks! One day, I love to travel to Canada, USA & Australia too!
I love to travel. My ideal situation would be a month in a city and then move on. If I didn’t have pets I’d consider it. 🙂
These cookies sound really good – I might have to have one too.
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I like discovering new places, it’s the travel part that I’m not fond of. I can’t say I enjoy airports and planes much!
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Where do you get your creativity, very impressive photos and recipe as usual.
Raymund recently posted..Sunday Roast
I’ve been looking for a good pumpkin cookie recipe, I am going to try yours this week since it looks very delicious!
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Wow beautiful pictures Kiran! Love the styling of each photography. I’m jealous of your trips to everywhere. I love the holiday flavors in these cookies!
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