1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Sift flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and baking soda into medium bowl. Beat brown sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed about 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add pumpkin; beat at low speed until blended. Beat in flour mixture just until blended. Add oats; mix well. Stir in cranberries, if desired. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
4. Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
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