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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies: Cozy Fall Treats You'll Love

Delicious Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies with a maple cream cheese filling, perfect fall treats you'll love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 20 tbsp Unsalted Butter Adds richness and tenderness; brown it for a deeper flavor.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides the perfect structure to the cookies; no substitutions required.
  • 1 tbsp Chai Spice Blend or Pumpkin Spice Blend Elevates the flavor profile; can be homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent, ensuring your cookies rise beautifully.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Balances the sweetness perfectly; using kosher or sea salt is ideal.
  • 0.75 cup Light Brown Sugar Infuses moisture and flavor; coconut sugar is a lovely alternative.
  • 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies; cane sugar works just fine as well.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Adds richness and helps bind your delightful dough.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée Imparts that mouthwatering pumpkin flavor; be sure to blot excess moisture for chewy cookies.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor, adding warmth to the cookies.
  • 2.25 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats Gives a wonderfully chewy texture; quick oats can be used but will affect the texture.
For the Maple Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 10 tbsp Unsalted Butter Brown it for a rich flavor that complements the frosting.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Adds creamy tanginess; full-fat is best for texture.
  • 2.5 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and structures the frosting; no substitutes recommended.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Same great flavor-boosting properties as above.
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adds cozy spice; can reduce or omit based on your preference.
  • 0.25 tsp Maple Extract Intensifies the maple flavor; optional but recommended.
  • 0.25 tsp Salt Balances sweetness; fine or kosher salt can be used.
  • 1-3 tbsp Milk Adjust to achieve the perfect frosting consistency.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare Brown Butter: Melt 20 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continuously whisk for about 8-10 minutes until the butter turns a golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and allow it to cool for 1-2 hours.
  2. Blot Pumpkin: Spread 1 cup of pumpkin purée on paper towels and let sit for 10-15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of chai or pumpkin spice blend, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt in a mixing bowl.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Cream the cooled brown butter with 0.75 cups each of light brown sugar and granulated sugar, then add in 1 egg yolk, the prepared pumpkin purée, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
  5. Form Dough: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture along with 2.25 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours.
  6. Prep for Baking: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Shape and Bake Cookies: Scoop the chilled cookie dough into rounded balls and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool Cookies: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Make Frosting: Brown 10 tablespoons of unsalted butter for the frosting, then beat with 4 ounces of cream cheese and gradually add in the other frosting ingredients.
  10. Assemble Cookies: Spread frosting on one cookie and sandwich with another, repeating until all are frosted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are freezer-friendly and can be stored in an airtight container. Enjoy right from the fridge or warm them slightly for a delightful treat.

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