Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies. Soft and chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies sandwich a rich maple cream cheese filling, creating a perfect treat for autumn gatherings or cozy nights at home. Each bite captures the essence of the season with warm spices, making them an irresistible dessert option. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, these pies are sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
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), cooled to 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together browned butter and sugars until smooth. Mix in egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, spice blend, baking soda, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients. Fold in oats.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
- For filling, beat together browned butter and cream cheese; gradually add powdered sugar along with vanilla and milk for desired consistency.
- Assemble pies by spreading filling on one cookie and topping with another.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (68g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg