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Frosted Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are thick, soft and chewy! These pumpkin spice flavored cookies have a dollop of creamy, sweet frosting on each one! SOT AND CHEWY FALL COOKIE RECIPE I love the cozy flavors of fall that you get with these Frosted Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies! They’re overflowing with warm pumpkin spice flavor and have a hearty texture from the oatmeal and they’re all topped off with a sweet, creamy, homemade frosting. These fun treats are great for fall parties, after-school snacks, or a quiet moment with a cup of hot tea on those cool fall mornings. Even my friends who aren’t huge pumpkin spice fans really loved these! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  What else can I add to these frosted cookies? Change up the texture a bit more along with the flavor profile by adding some toasted coconut, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, etc. to the cookie batter. What other frosting options can I try? Go for a new frosting combination by choosing one of these tasty options: cream cheese, cinnamon cream cheese, or even a simple powdered sugar glaze on top of these cookies. Or if you don’t have time (or the inclination) to make homemade, then buy a tub of your favorite frosting. Can I use pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree? Nope! The ingredients used in the filling is different than puree and it’ll change the flavor and texture of these cookies since the pie filling is a bit runnier or looser than the puree. What’s the best way to store leftover cookies? Keep any extra cookies in an airtight conatiner at room temp for up to 5 days. Keep them longer in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) all-purpose flour  – it is super important that you do not pack your measuring cup with flour or your cookies will come out super dense. The best way to measure is the scoop and scrape method. Do not measure from the flour bag. Pour it into a bowl and stir to fluff it up. Then dip in your measuring cup (do not pack it in) then take the flat end of the knife and scrape off any excess. pumpkin pie spice – you can use store-bought or try making my Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice. baking soda  salted butter – if you forgot to set out your butter to come to room temperature, try my tips on How To Soften Butter Quickly. light brown sugar  granulated sugar  pure pumpkin puree – you want the pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix. They are usually right next to each other on the store shelf so make sure you grab the right one. vanilla extract  old-fashioned rolled oats – I recommend the old fashioned oats for the best texture. You can certainly use the quick cooking oats if that is all you have. powdered sugar  heavy cream – you can use milk. I think heavy cream really takes the frosting to the next level but you could use milk as long as it is not skim milk. You will probably be able to use less since milk isn’t as thick as heavy cream. HOW TO MAKE FROSTED PUMPKIN OATMEAL COOKIES: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper (or spray with nonstick cooking spray) and set aside. In a bowl, stir together the flour, pumpkin spice, and baking soda, and set aside. In a separate bowl, with an electric hand mixer or in the body of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix together the softened butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.  Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until combined (scraping down the sides as needed). Stir in the old fashioned oats and mix until evenly distributed. Note: he mixture will be very thick. Using a 1.5 Tablespoon cookie scoop (or just use a large spoon) dollop the cookie dough balls onto the prepared sheet trays about 2 inches apart. Bake in the middle rack of the oven for about 11-13 minutes until they puff slightly, appear dry on top, and are lightly golden around the edges.  Allow the cookies to cool on the trays for about 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. While the cookies are cooling, make the frosting. In a medium bowl, mix together the softened butter until smooth. Slowly add the powdered sugar a little at a time until all the powdered sugar is added and it resembles course sand.  Add 3 Tablespoons of the heavy cream along with the vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until combined. If it still seems too thick, add an additional Tablespoon of heavy cream. Once everything is mixed in, turn the mixer up to high and mix for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread the frosting on top of each of them. I find this easiest to do with an offset spatula but a butter knife works just fine as well. Optional: sprinkle the tops with a little more pumpkin pie spice then serve! CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Frosted Soft Pumpkin Cookies Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Pumpkin Pie Dip Pumpkin Hand Pies Pumpkin Bread with Brown Sugar Glaze Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars Print Frosted Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Soft, thick pumpkin cookies with a sweet frosting. Course DessertCuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 13 minutes minutesTotal Time 28 minutes minutes Servings 21 Calories 132kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook IngredientsFor the cookies:¾ cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice½ teaspoon baking soda4 Tablespoons ½ stick salted butter, softened to room temperature6 Tablespoons light brown sugar packed¼ cup granulated sugar6 Tablespoons pure pumpkin puree1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 ¼ old-fashioned rolled oatsFor the frosting:4 Tablespoons ½ stick salted butter, softened to room temperature2 cups powdered sugar3-4 Tablespoons heavy cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice plus more for garnish InstructionsPreheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper (or spray with nonstick cooking spray) and set aside.In a bowl, stir together the flour, pumpkin spice, and baking soda, and set aside. In a separate bowl, with an electric hand mixer or in the body of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix together the softened butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until combined (scraping down the sides as needed). Stir in the old fashioned oats and mix until evenly distributed. Note: he mixture will be very thick. Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop (or just use a large spoon) dollop the cookie dough balls onto the prepared sheet trays about 2 inches apart. Bake in the middle rack of the oven for about 11-13 minutes until they puff slightly, appear dry on top, and are lightly golden around the edges. Allow the cookies to cool on the trays for about 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. While the cookies are cooling, make the frosting. In a medium bowl, mix together the softened butter until smooth.Slowly add the powdered sugar a little at a time until all the powdered sugar is added and it resembles course sand. Add 3 Tablespoons of the heavy cream along with the vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until combined. If it still seems too thick, add an additional Tablespoon of heavy cream. Once everything is mixed in, turn the mixer up to high and mix for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread the frosting on top of each of them. I find this easiest to do with an offset spatula but a butter knife works just fine as well. Optional: sprinkle the tops with a little more pumpkin pie spice then serve! Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 17g

In a bold and forward-thinking move that has left disaster relief teams scrambling, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced that all vehicles delivering aid to victims of Hurricane Helene must be electric. “The planet is burning,” Buttigieg declared at a press conference, “and what better time to address climate change than in the midst of a humanitarian crisis?” Rescue organizations expressed immediate concern. “We’re trying to deliver water, food, and medical supplies to people stranded in areas with no power, no functioning infrastructure, and in some cases, no roads,” said FEMA spokesperson Sarah Drydock. “But apparently, lugging diesel generators in electric cars is the future.” Buttigieg dismissed these concerns, insisting that disaster zones are the perfect testing ground for America’s green transition. “Look, if we can get electric cars into hurricane-ravaged flood zones, we can get them anywhere,” he said proudly. “And those Teslas can float for, like, a few minutes, right?” Critics argue that the mandate will slow down recovery efforts, but Buttigieg was undeterred. “Think of the carbon footprint we’re reducing by making the switch. Sure, people may be waiting a bit longer for clean drinking water, but they can rest assured knowing their saviors are arriving emissions-free.” When asked how aid workers in remote, devastated areas would be able to recharge their electric vehicles without a reliable power grid, Buttigieg smiled serenely and replied, “We encourage them to explore the power of solar panels and wind energy. This is about resilience and innovation, not just plugging in.” Reports have already surfaced of stalled Teslas and Rivians along key supply routes, waiting for portable chargers that are… being transported by diesel trucks. “We’ve had to start towing some of the electric vehicles to their destinations with traditional gas-powered trucks,” said a Red Cross volunteer. “We call it the ‘Green Piggyback’ method. It’s really innovative when you think about it.” Buttigieg remains optimistic, pointing out that the slow response is actually a feature, not a bug. “By delaying the immediate arrival of aid, we give local communities more time to develop their own solutions and adapt to the realities of climate change,” he explained. “It’s a win-win!” Meanwhile, aid workers trapped in the flooded regions are reportedly now being trained on how to build solar-powered charging stations out of wreckage and driftwood. “We’re very excited about the potential for sustainable recovery efforts,” Buttigieg added. “If these people can survive a hurricane, they can certainly figure out how to charge an electric car in a flood.” As the program rolls out, rumors are already circulating about plans to introduce electric helicopters for search and rescue missions, with Buttigieg promising that “it’ll only take four times as long, but the sky will thank us.” Hurricane survivors, though still stranded and waiting for supplies, were reportedly relieved to hear their rescues would be so eco-friendly. “I haven’t eaten in three days, but at least I won’t feel guilty about the planet when help finally arrives,” said one victim. “Now, if only they could get here before the next hurricane hits.” With the electric vehicle mandate in full swing, it seems the future of disaster relief is… slow, but sustainable. As Buttigieg put it, “In times of crisis, it’s important to think about the long-term impact. Sure, people need food and shelter, but what they really need is to know they’re being helped in the greenest way possible.” The post BREAKING: Buttigieg requires all vehicles bringing aid to hurricane victims to be electric cars appeared first on Genesius Times.

Hot on the heals of the dual plagues of COVID-19 and the Asian murder hornets, Korean flamethrower squirrels have reached the US and have been devastating the country. “We’re just having a really bad go of it,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Minka Verbose said. “Some states are still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and people are worried about the murder hornets. They haven’t seen anything yet.” The flamethrower squirrels have been active mainly in California and Washington cities, but some have been seen as far East as Iowa. The CDC Sciuridae experts have warned that if you see a flamethrower squirrel to not approach it because it may burn your face off. President* Biden just shook his head and refused to comment when he heard about the new invasion. Several governors across the country have mandated that citizens wear flame-retardant fire suits for anyone venturing out of doors. “We must be safe in these unprecedented times,” Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said. “Anyone caught outside without fire suits on top of their beekeeper suits to protect against murder hornets will be beaten and thrown in jail to protect them.” Originally published May 13, 2020. The post BREAKING: Korean flamethrower squirrels have reached the US appeared first on Genesius Times.

I don’t know who needs to hear it, but pumpkin spice poaching is not okay. I just visited a field in Connecticut where all of the pumpkins had been drained of their spice by illegal poaching. This is unethical, it’s immoral, and it’s just wrong. You’d say, “Well pumpkins don’t have feelings. They can’t feel their spice literally being drained from their bodies.” But that’s just stupid. Of course they can feel pain. Pumpkins are living human beings, just like the rest of us (but not like preborn humans of course–they can’t feel anything). We must stop this illegal poaching of all these pumpkins’ spice. I mean, who wants a white pumpkin? They’re horrible and racist. These poachers are turning pumpkins racist!! It must end. Please, please, please, demand ethically-sourced Pumpkin Spice Lattes the next time you go to Starbucks! Originally published September 15, 2022. The post AOC: ‘These poor pumpkins have been drained of their spice by illegal poachers; this needs to stop!’ appeared first on Genesius Times.

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By mid-October, McDonald’s customers can get a Boo Bucket instead of the traditional Happy Meals; however, menu items from the latter would be included in this temporary package. The Boo Bucket was famous in the ‘80s, with a few comebacks over the years. The Halloween-themed bucket can double as a trick-or-treating container for kids and comes in white, blue, green, and orange, plus stickers for them to customize as they like. The Boo Buckets may be here to stay as an annual ritual, as McDonald’s has been consistent with it since 2022. What’s in the Boo Bucket?             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Snackolator (@snackolator)   Happy Meal lovers can still enjoy the same servings in the Boo Bucket, which features a hamburger or cheeseburger meal, a 4-piece Chicken McNuggets meal, or a 6-piece Chicken McNuggets meal. Customers can also order as they choose— either in stores or on the app. To add to the fun, each order comes with a side of fries or apple slices and a drink. Fans responded to this offer with excitement, leaving comments on McDonald’s Instagram page. “I still have mine from yearsss ago,” someone gushed with nostalgia. McDonald’s/ Wikimedia Commons Spooky competition McDonald’s is not the only fast food chain joining in the spooky fun this Halloween as competitor Dunkin’ recently showed off their Halloween Munchkins Bucket in a single purple design featuring the viral spider donut and a new espresso and marshmallow Ube swirl combo drink. McDonald Boo Bucket McDonald’s lovers were also unhappy with the outlet’s design and pleaded with them to add lids and bring back the original design. “These are hot garbage and when you brought back the OGs they didn’t even have their lids,” someone complained online, while another rebutted that the adults should keep their nostalgic opinions and let the kids have them. Next up: Close Friend Recalls Farrah Fawcett’s Home Life And How She Died In Her Ryan O’Neal’s Arms The post McDonald’s Famous Boo Buckets From The ‘80s Making A Comeback This Halloween appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

For the first time in three years, the Royal family shared a post on social media, wishing Prince Harry a happy 40th birthday on September 15. Ever since the “estranged prince” stepped down from his royal duties, communication between the Royal Family and Prince Harry has been strained. Despite the tension and rift between them, this year, Kate Middleton and Prince William put aside their differences to wish him a happy birthday. Apparently, Kate Middleton had a huge part to play in extending an olive branch towards Harry. Kate Middleton ensured Prince Harry got a birthday message Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today! pic.twitter.com/sAlSiV9EaZ — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 15, 2024   An insider revealed that Kate made sure Harry received a birthday phone call and a special gift, which is to fulfill her promise to restore peace between Harry and the royal family, particularly with Prince William. The source added that Kate made it clear to William that Harry’s birthday was a moment to prioritize love and family, set aside past rifts and not hold on to resentment. It’s no surprise that Kate did this as Prince Harry and Kate used to be very close, and were almost inseparable. Harry affectionately called Kate “Cath” and regarded her as the sister he never had. They were frequently seen together at events sharing laughs and whispers. Prince Harry/Instagram Kate Middleton and Prince Harry are allegedly still in close contact Prince Harry and Meghan became estranged when they decided to step down as senior royals in January 2020. Buckingham Palace later confirmed on February 19, 2021, that the couple would forfeit their royal patronages, confirming their departure from the royal family. Harry and his wife now live in California with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.  However, Harry also made claims against the royal family in his TV interview with Oprah and his controversial memoir, Spare, which created distance between Harry and William, also affecting Harry’s friendship with Kate. Prince Harry/ Instagram Despite the rifts and William “shutting the door” against Harry returning to his royal duties, sources suggest Kate and Harry remain close. They allegedly make secret phone calls, with Harry giving emotional support to Kate during her cancer battle. “Everyone assumes Kate doesn’t like Harry, but they have a special bond that not many people really understand,” a royal source revealed. “She confided in him during dark moments, including her cancer battle.” With the recent development, there might still be hope for reconciliation for the Royal Family. Next up: McDonald’s Famous Boo Buckets From The ‘80s Making A Comeback This Halloween The post The Royal Family Reaches Out To Prince Harry On His 40th Birthday For First Time In Three Years appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A