Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies. This delightful dessert features soft, spiced oatmeal cookies enveloping a luscious maple cream cheese filling, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. Ideal for fall gatherings or as a comforting snack at home, these pies evoke nostalgia while adding a modern twist to classic treats. Easy to make and versatile, they are sure to become a favorite in your household.
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 the 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 smooth. Add egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, chai spice blend, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture and stir in oats.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- For the filling, beat browned butter with cream cheese until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in vanilla, cinnamon, and milk as needed.
- Once cookies cool completely, spread or pipe filling onto half of the cookies and sandwich with remaining cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 122mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg