Description
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are soft, spiced cake-like sandwich cookies filled with a rich cream cheese frosting. These fall-inspired treats are perfect for holidays, gatherings, or cozy autumn nights.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, pumpkin purée, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops spring back when touched. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Meanwhile, make the filling: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla, then gradually mix in powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of half the cookies, then top with remaining cookies to create sandwiches.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.Chill the dough before baking to reduce spreading.Add maple syrup to the filling for a seasonal twist.Cookies are soft and may stick—store with parchment between layers.Great make-ahead dessert that tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
