Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies. Featuring chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies paired with a luscious maple cream cheese buttercream filling, these treats perfectly blend nostalgic tastes with seasonal flair. Ideal for autumn gatherings, holiday festivities, or cozy nights at home, they promise to be a hit among friends and family. Their unique combination of spices and textures will make every bite a memorable experience that encapsulates the essence of autumn.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together browned butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, chai or pumpkin spice blend, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and fold in oats.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- For the cream cheese filling, beat browned butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in vanilla, cinnamon, maple extract (optional), salt, and milk as needed.
- Once cooled, spread cream cheese filling on half of the cookies and sandwich with another half.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg