Pumpkin Chorizo Cookie Sandwiches
Tasty Desserts
A Recipe by El Popular
PSL? Nah, PS&C. Pumpkin Spice and Chorizo (PS&C) is a perfectly made pairing that will instantly get you in the mood for cozy fall weather. So, light a fire, throw on your softest sweater, and follow this easy recipe for Pumpkin Chorizo Cookie Sandwiches.
Let’s Get Started
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Makes: 12 Servings
Ingredients
1 package (12 oz) El Popular “Original” Chorizo
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
¼ cup pumpkin puree
2 tbsp granulated sugar (coating)
1 tsp ground cinnamon (coating)
1 container of icing (vanilla or maple)
Maple flavoring (to flavor the vanilla icing, if pre-made maple icing is unavailable)
Directions
Make the “Magic Candied Chorizo” recipe (see on the Tasty Dessert page).
In a med. saucepan, melt butter over med/low heat. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar and sugar. Stir for 2-3 min. Let cool for 5-10 min.Stir in vanilla and egg yolk. After mixed, stir in pumpkin puree.
Add flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, white chocolate chips. Stir well. Let dough chill for 15 min.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Scoop a 2 tbsp sized ball of dough onto a baking sheet lined with a nonstick mat. Bake for 10-13 min until golden brown on edges. Let set up for 5-10 min before transferring to wire rack.
Once cooled, ice the bottom of two cookies with frosting. On top of the frosting of one of the cookies, sprinkle a tsp of Chorizo evenly. Take the other frosted cookie and make a sandwich with the frosting and Chorizo in the middle.
Continue until all sandwiches are made and enjoy!
Chorizo 101
Chorizo is a spicy sausage believed to have come from Ancient Rome and later adopted by the Spaniards who brought it to Mexico.
Unlike Spanish Chorizo — Mexican style is soft, raw, uncured, and uncooked.
Similar to how Americans view bacon, Chorizo is a versatile ingredient one can use to enhance any dish!
Directions
Remove casing from Chorizo links.
Place desired amount in a non-stick skillet.
Break-up Chorizo while cooking at medium heat.
Sauté for 7-8 minutes until the Chorizo is fully cooked or the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees (F).
Enjoy on or in any dish.
Chorizo 101
Chorizo is a spicy sausage believed to have come from Ancient Rome and later adopted by the Spaniards who brought it to Mexico.
Unlike Spanish Chorizo — Mexican style is soft and comes raw, uncured, and uncooked.
Similar to how Americans view bacon, Chorizo is a versatile ingredient one can use to enhance any dish!
Directions
Remove casing from Chorizo links.
Place desired amount in a non-stick skillet.
Break-up Chorizo while cooking at medium heat.
Sauté for 7-8 minutes until the Chorizo is fully cooked or the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees (F).
Enjoy on or in any dish.
