Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these pumpkin oatmeal cream pies. This nostalgic treat features spiced, chewy cookies made from wholesome oats, perfectly complemented by a rich maple cream cheese buttercream filling. Ideal for cozy gatherings or as a sweet snack at home, these sandwich cookies are sure to warm your heart and satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying an autumn evening, these pumpkin oatmeal cream pies bring a comforting touch to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 tbsp (283g) unsalted butter
- 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
- 1 c (230g) pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 c (191g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 10 tbsp (141g) unsalted butter
- 4 oz. (113g) cream cheese
- 2 1/2 c (280g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp maple extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1–3 tbsp (15–45 ml) milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat together browned unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Mix in egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, chai spice blend, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in rolled oats until evenly mixed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat together cooled browned butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, maple extract (if using), salt, and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe filling on one cookie and top with another cookie to make a sandwich.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg