Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these pumpkin oatmeal cream pies! These spiced, chewy cookies are made with wholesome pumpkin puree and rolled oats, then generously filled with a creamy maple-infused buttercream. Perfect for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations, these treats offer a unique twist on the classic sandwich cookie. Their inviting aroma and comforting texture make them an irresistible dessert that everyone will love this season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 tbsp (283g) unsalted butter, browned and reduced down to 1 c (226g) cooled to softened but still cold
- 1 1/2 c (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp chai spice blend or pumpkin spice blend
- 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 c (150g) light brown sugar
- 3/4 c (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 (18g) large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 c (230g) pumpkin puree, blotted
- 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 c (191g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 10 tbsp (141g) unsalted butter, browned, reduced down to 8 tbsp (1/2 c, 113g) and cooled to a solid room temperature texture
- 4 oz. (113g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 1/2 c (280g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp maple extract, optional for maple flavor
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1-3 tbsp (15-45 ml) milk, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine browned unsalted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, spice blend, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture along with rolled oats until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- For the filling, beat together browned butter and cream cheese. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and flavorings until creamy.
- Once cookies are cool, spread filling between two cookies to create sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (55g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg