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Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling

Fluffy pumpkin sandwich cookies filled with a creamy cheese filling, perfect for any fall gathering.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Keyword: cookies, Cream Cheese Filling, Fall Desserts, Pumpkin Cookies, Pumpkin Spice
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

For the cookies

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

For the cream cheese filling

  • 2/3 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and the egg. Stir until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Drop small amounts of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Baking

  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Filling Assembly

  • While the cookies cool, beat the softened cream cheese with the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie. Repeat with all cookies.

Serving

  • Serve the pumpkin sandwich cookies on a platter and dust with extra confectioners' sugar if desired.

Notes

Ensure cookies are completely cooled before adding the cream cheese filling. You can also bake the cookies a day in advance and assemble them when ready to serve. For an extra flavor boost, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cream cheese filling.