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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Decadent Pumpkin Whoopie Pies for Your Cozy Fall cravings

Delightful Pumpkin Whoopie Pies that combine rich pumpkin flavors with warm spices, sandwiched with creamy filling, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Uncategorized
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieds
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • parchment paper
  • hand mixer

Ingredients
  

For the Batter

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adds warmth
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg deepens flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Ground ginger add more if desired
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground cloves just a pinch recommended
  • 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree ensure it's pure pumpkin
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar adjust for sweetness
  • ½ cup Brown sugar provides moisture
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 2 large Eggs binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract adds flavor

For the Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring gently until just combined.
  • Drop rounded spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until tops spring back when touched. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
  • Spread or pipe cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another.
  • Chill assembled whoopie pies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

These whoopie pies store well at room temperature or in the refrigerator for best results. Feel free to customize the spice levels to your liking!

Nutrition

Serving: 1whoopie pieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
Keyword baking, cozy treats, cream cheese filling, fall desserts, homemade desserts, Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
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