Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Pumpkin whoopie pies are the ultimate fall treat, blending the warmth of pumpkin spice with a creamy, luscious filling. Soft, cake-like cookies sandwich a delightful cream cheese frosting that melts in your mouth, making these sweet delights perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy nights at home. With their vibrant orange hue and comforting flavors, they’re sure to become a beloved tradition in your household.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by pumpkin puree.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop mounds of batter onto baking sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10–12 minutes until springy.
- To make the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe cream cheese filling on half of the cookies and top with the remaining halves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg