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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies

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Chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies sandwiched together with a nutty, buttery maple cream cheese filling. These cozy sandwich cookies are full of spiced pumpkin flavor and perfect for fall.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon chai or pumpkin spice blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup canned or homemade pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, chai or pumpkin spice blend, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Stir in rolled oats until evenly incorporated.
  7. Cover dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours or overnight.
  8. Scoop dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and cookies are lightly golden.
  10. Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks.
  11. For the filling, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  12. Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, maple extract, and milk; beat until creamy and fluffy.
  13. Spread or pipe filling onto the bottom of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie.
  14. Press gently to adhere and serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

For best texture, chill the dough before baking. These cream pies can be assembled and frozen for convenient storage. The maple extract in the filling adds a subtle nutty sweetness that complements the pumpkin spices.

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