Pumpkin Cream Pies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 teaspoon salt.
02 - Pinch of salt.
03 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
06 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar.
07 - 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.
08 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour.
09 - 1 egg yolk, at room temperature.
10 - 1 teaspoon baking soda.
11 - 1 cup pumpkin puree.
12 - 8 ounces softened cream cheese.
13 - 1/4 cup softened butter.
14 - 1 cup softened butter.
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
16 - 1/2 cup brown sugar.
17 - 2 1/4 cups whole oats (not instant).
18 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

# Instructions:

01 - Pat the moisture out with paper towels. You should end up with 3/4 cup.
02 - Set oven to 350°F. Combine the dry stuff. Beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add yolk, vanilla, and pumpkin puree. Stir in dry mixture. Scoop them out, press a bit, and bake for 14-16 minutes.
03 - Whip cream cheese with butter. Mix in sugar, vanilla, and spices. Keep beating until completely velvety.
04 - Spread or pipe the filling between two cookies, then sandwich them together.

# Notes:

01 - Yields about 18 to 20 cookie sandwiches.
02 - Pop them in the fridge after the first day.
03 - Freeze the cookies without filling for later.
04 - Opt for whole oats, not the quick kind.
05 - Dry pumpkin puree thoroughly.