Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

0 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
1 In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2 Mix in the canned pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3 In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, oats, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
4 Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in raisins or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
5 Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave some space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
6 Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. The centers may look slightly undercooked, but they'll set as the cookies cool.
7 Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.