Description
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are the ultimate fall treat, combining soft, spiced pumpkin cookies with a rich cream cheese filling. Each bite offers a delightful fusion of warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavors, bringing comfort on chilly days. Perfect for gatherings or as a cozy snack, these whoopie pies are sure to impress friends and family alike. With their irresistible taste and beautiful presentation, they make for an Instagram-worthy dessert that captures the essence of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in pumpkin puree.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto prepared sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until slightly springy to touch; let cool on racks.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread filling between two cooled pie halves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg