Combine and set aside:

4 c. flour
2 c. oats, uncooked
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream:

1 1/2 c. butter
1 c. white sugar
2 c. brown sugar

Mix until fluffy, add:

1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix well. Alternately add dry ingredients with 16 ounce pumpkin, mix well. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips. Drop onto cookie sheets by spoonfuls, bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 35 minutes. Can shape like pumpkins before baking and then decorate with maple flavored frosting.