Irresistible Pumpkin Spice Cookie Sandwiches
A delightful fall treat featuring soft, spiced pumpkin cookies filled with a creamy frosting that brings warmth and nostalgia to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 cookie sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Beat until well combined.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and remaining vanilla and a pinch of salt, mixing until fluffy.
- Once cooled, pair the cookies up and spread frosting on one flat side, topping with another cookie.
- Chill the assembled sandwiches in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for optimal mixing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for a week. Freeze for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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