Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures even baking for your cookies.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. This will prevent the cookies from sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Pumpkin, Egg, and Vanilla: Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Then fold in the rolled oats gently.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the Cream Filling: While the cookies cool, prepare the filling by beating together the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy. Adjust the milk for desired consistency.
- Assemble the Pies: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of cream filling on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie, pressing gently to create a sandwich.
Notes
- For best results, use canned pumpkin puree or homemade pumpkin puree that is well-drained.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with vegan butter and use a non-dairy milk for the filling.
- Do not overbake the cookies; the centers should look slightly underbaked to ensure a soft texture once cooled.
- Store the assembled pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before assembling to prevent the filling from melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (1 cream pie)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg