Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

My boys have always loved pumpkin cookies, but I want them to eat healthier so, I tested this recipe on them and it's a winner. Now they can have their favorite, just a little healthier.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups oats, uncooked (quick or old fashioned)
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1  cup canned pumpkin, 100% (not pie filling)
• 1  egg
• 1  tablespoon  orange juice
• 1  cup flour
• 1  teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. lightly spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
3. mix cookie batter.
4. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
5. bake 11 to 15 minute.
6. do not over bake cookies will be soft.
7. cool on wire rack.