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pumpkin sandwich cookies

Ganieda avatar
Recipe by
Karen Feinen
@Ganieda
Rochester, NY

More Pumpkin for Autumn celebrations!

yield 15 cookies
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin sandwich cookies

  • 1 c
    canned pumpkin
  • 1/3 c
    unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 pkg
    spice cake mix (2-layer size)
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • SPICED MARSHMALLOW FILLING
  • 1/2 c
    unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 pkg
    8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1/2 jar
    marshmallow cream (half of a 7 oz. jar)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg

How To Make pumpkin sandwich cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 F. Place pumpkin and butter in a large bowl and beat at medium speed until smooth.
  • 2
    Add cake mix, eggs, milk. Beat on low to combine. Turn back up to medium and beat for another minute.
  • 3
    On a parchment-lined cookie sheet, drop large tablespoons of batter, keeping them 3 inches apart. Chill remaining batter between batches.
  • 4
    Bake cookies about 15 minutes or until done. They should be lightly browned at the edges. Carefully place cookies on rack to cool. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • 5
    Cookies may be stored in a covered container at room temperature for 24 hours if you are not ready to fill them yet. You will want to place waxed paper or parchment between the layers to keep them from sticking.
  • 6
    To fill, spread Spiced Marshmallow Filling on the flat side of one cookie and make a sandwich with by placing the flat side of a second cookie on top. These may be served immediately or chilled until ready to serve. Keep covered in refrigerator to keep from drying out.
  • 7
    Spiced Marshmallow Filling: With electric mixer, beat until smooth, the butter and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar, marshmallow cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat until combined.
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