Description
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies are the ultimate autumn indulgence, blending the comforting flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with a creamy maple-infused buttercream filling. These delightful sandwich cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for sharing at fall gatherings or cozy nights in with a warm beverage. With their rich taste and nostalgic appeal, these treats will surely impress both friends and family. Simple to make and customizable to your taste, they capture the essence of the season in every bite.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then fold in oats.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets and bake for 10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on racks.
- For the filling, beat together cooled browned butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, spices, and milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Assemble by spreading filling between two cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg