These tasty Pumpkin Oat Cookies are easy for children to make, & are a great way to sneak some extra nutrients into their diet too!
Ingredients
100g rolled oats
50g plain flour
1 tsp of cinnamon
50g caster sugar
100g butter or dairy free spread
Packet of pumpkin seeds
Method
* In a mixer, beat the sugar & butter together. Then add the flour, cinnamon, & oats. Mix together to form a dough. Knead the mixture before rolling it out thinly on a floured surface. (The dough holds together really well when being rolled out making it perfect for eager little bakers.)
* Using a pumpkin cookie cutter carefully cut out the oat cookies, & place them on a greased baking tray.
* To decorate gently push the pumpkin seeds into the cookies, & then bake them in the oven (170˚C/325˚F) for 12-15mins (until golden). The pumpkin seeds develop a sweet flavour after being roasted in the oven, & their green colour is a great contrast against the golden oats.
These are perfect for children to make as they are quick & easy to create. We made faces with the seeds on our pumpkins, but how about using them to create patterns, numbers, or letters & initials.
What's magic about these cookies is the goodness they contain. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of protein, magnesium & zinc.
Oats too have a rich nutritional value including; fibre, protein & vitamins. So these little pumpkin treats offer some hidden goodness, making them perfect for any snack time, or school lunchbox.
These disappeared very quickly in our house, so we're making another batch this weekend to share with family & friends.