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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin whoopie pies are soft, moist cookies with a tender crumb, filled with a tangy cream cheese frosting. They showcase warm spices and pumpkin's earthy sweetness, resulting in a cozy, festive treat perfect for fall gatherings. The contrast of the cake and creamy filling creates a delightful bite with autumnal charm.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup cooked pumpkin mashed until smooth
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup softened cream cheese
  • ¼ cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined. This creates your dry mixture.
  3. In another bowl, mash the cooked pumpkin until smooth, then stir in brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until the ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is fragrant.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart as they will spread slightly.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the edges turn golden and the centers look set but soft. The cookies will have a tender, moist crumb.
  7. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. To prepare the filling, beat together softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth, fluffy, and creamy.
  9. Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of the cream cheese filling on the bottom side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to make a sandwich.
  10. Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling, then serve your pumpkin whoopie pies and enjoy their soft texture and cozy flavors.

Notes

Ensure cookies are fully cooled before filling to prevent melting. Feel free to add toasted pecans or a drizzle of caramel for extra flavor.