Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies
These Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies are the ultimate fall cookies. The creamy maple filling complements the pumpkin beautifully. Pumpkin and maple are a winning combination!
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 309kcal
Ingredients
For The Cookies:
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 package pumpkin spice instant pudding mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cup flour
- 1-2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
For The Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 Tablespoon 100% pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
For The Cookies:
- Cream butter, brown sugar and sugar together in a large bowl then add in dry pumpkin spice instant pudding mix and beat until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and flour then beat until well combined. If using chocolate chips, fold in now.
- Roll dough into 1" balls. Place them on a greased baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 11 minutes.
For The Frosting:
- Beat together the cream cheese, butter, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Gradually add in the powdered sugar until all the sugar is completely mixed in.
- Add a spoonful of frosting between two cookies. Keep cookies refrigerated.
Notes
- For perfectly sized cookies, try using a cookie scoop to help keep the cookies baking evenly. Scoop the cookie dough, then hand roll it into a ball.
- For a creamy, smooth frosting, bring cream cheese and butter to room temperature before mixing the frosting ingredients.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg