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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These pumpkin whoopie pies are soft, spiced, and filled with a dreamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy treats at home.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, and oil until smooth. Add pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring to combine.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Use a cookie scoop to place batter mounds on baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until tops spring back lightly. Cool completely on wire racks.
  7. For the filling, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  8. Spread or pipe filling onto flat side of half the cakes, then top with remaining cakes to make sandwiches.
  9. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a firmer texture.

Notes

  • Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • Chill the assembled pies before serving for the best bite.
  • Store with parchment between pies to avoid sticking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 27g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: pumpkin whoopie pies, fall dessert, cream cheese filling, soft pumpkin cookies, autumn treats