Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these pumpkin oatmeal cream pies. This whimsical twist on classic sandwich cookies features spiced, chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies filled with a luscious maple cream cheese buttercream. Perfect for gatherings, cozy evenings, or festive occasions, these treats are sure to impress friends and family alike. The warm aroma of pumpkin and spice will fill your kitchen as you prepare these easy-to-make desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fall Desserts
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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, blend browned butter and sugars until smooth. Add egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, spice blend, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, then fold in oats.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies before transferring to wire racks.
- For the buttercream: Beat together browned butter and cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar; incorporate vanilla, cinnamon, maple extract (if using), salt, and milk for desired consistency.
- Assemble pies by spreading buttercream on the flat side of one cookie and topping with another.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (70g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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