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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 250
Delightful pumpkin-flavored cookies sandwiched with creamy frosting, perfect for fall treats or special occasions.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned oats

Filling

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups confectioner’s sugar

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Beat butter and sugars until smooth. Blot pumpkin, then add to mixture with egg yolk and vanilla; beat well.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients, then stir in oats. Drop dough onto baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Make browned butter by melting butter until nutty and browned, then cool. Beat with cream cheese, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add confectioner’s sugar until smooth.
  • Spread or pipe frosting on half of the cookies, then top with remaining cookies to assemble.

Notes

Chill the frosting slightly before assembling for easier spreading.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin