Description
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are soft, fluffy cookies filled with a spiced cream cheese frosting, making them the perfect fall dessert. These easy-to-make treats capture the essence of autumn with warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, ideal for seasonal gatherings or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Combine and Scoop: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are firm and spring back when touched. Cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, and beat until light and fluffy.
- Assemble Whoopie Pies: Spread a generous amount of filling on the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.
Notes
Storage: Store Pumpkin Whoopie Pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 7 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
Spice Variation: For a different flavor profile, consider adding nutmeg or allspice to the cookie batter.
Filling Options: You can substitute mascarpone cheese for cream cheese or use a spiced buttercream filling instead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 sandwiches
- Calories: 230 kcal
Keywords: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, fall dessert, pumpkin cookies, cream cheese filling, spiced whoopie pies, autumn treats.