Ingredients
Method
Step 1 - Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to convection 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line baking trays with parchment paper.
Step 2 - Make Cookie Dough
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (1–2 minutes).
- Mix in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 3 - Add Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until dough forms.
Step 4 - Make Pumpkin Oreo Spread/Filling
- Crush Oreos by hand or in a food processor.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, crushed Oreos, and canned pumpkin until combined.
Step 5 - Assemble Swirl Cookies
- Scoop ~⅓ cup of cookie dough and flatten slightly in your hand. Add 1 tsp of the Pumpkin Oreo mixture into the center, then fold dough around it and roll into a ball.
- Place cookie dough balls on the prepared tray, leaving space between each.
Step 6 - Bake Cookies
- Bake for 12-13 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Optional: For perfectly round cookies, use a circular cookie cutter or glass to gently swirl around each fresh cookie as soon as it comes out of the oven.
- Let cookies sit on the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Step 7 - Make Frosting
- In a stand mixer, beat butter until creamy and pale. Add powdered sugar gradually until incorporated.
- Mix in drained pumpkin (drain using a cheesecloth), pumpkin pie spice, salt, cinnamon, and heavy cream. Whip on high speed until light and fluffy.
Step 8 - Decorate Cookies
- Add more oreo mixture on top (optional) and swirl pumpkin spice frosting on top of oreo mixture.
- Optional: sprinkle with extra crushed Oreos for garnish.
Step 9 - Store
- Enjoy fresh or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 8 days.
