Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies, a delightful autumn treat that combines spiced pumpkin oatmeal cookies with a rich maple cream cheese buttercream filling. Perfect for gatherings or as a comforting dessert at home, these pies are easy to make and sure to impress. With the warmth of pumpkin and spices, every bite evokes the essence of fall. Enjoy them as is or serve them alongside a warm beverage for an extra special touch.
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 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 a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled browned butter, sugars, egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, spice blend, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in rolled oats gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat together browned butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and optional maple extract until creamy; add milk as needed for consistency.
- Sandwich the frosting between two cookies and serve.
- 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: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg