Cookies:

• 1 cup organic pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup unsalted organic butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 large egg yolk (yolk only)
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Maple Cream Filling:

• 3/4 cup unsalted, organic butter, room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted to remove lumps, preferably)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon maple flavor