I know, you’re thinking it’s just another article about pumpkin things in this fall — how creative. But here we have for you the perfect fall dessert: a combination of pumpkin, chocolate, and frosting. It might just replace your pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches

  • Prep Time:30 minutes
  • Cook Time:10-12 minutes
  • Total Time:45 minutes
  • Servings:32 sandwiches
  • Medium

    Ingredients

  • 2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 can pure pumpkin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 8-oz. packages cream cheese
  • 5 cup powder sugar
  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Step 2

    Combine 1 cup butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.

  • Step 3

    Add eggs, pumpkin, and ½ teaspoon vanilla. Mix until combined.

  • Step 4

    In separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.

  • Step 5

    Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mix until smooth.

  • Step 6

    Mix in chocolate chips.

  • Step 7

    Place by rounded tablespoon 2 inches apart on baking sheet.

    #SpoonTip: If the dough is too sticky, add up to 1/2 cup flour or as need.

  • Step 8

    Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.

  • Step 9

    Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.

     

  • Step 10

    Place frosting in refrigerator until cookies are cool.

  • Step 11

    Once cool, spread 2 tablespoons frosting between 2 cookies.

    #SpoonTip: Roll cookies in sprinkles for extra festivity.