Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these easy and delicious pumpkin whoopie pies! Soft, spiced cookies are filled with a creamy frosting, creating the ultimate dessert that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. This delightful treat captures the essence of autumn, making every bite a nostalgic experience. Impress your friends and family with these irresistible whoopie pies that are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
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, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of batter onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until they spring back when pressed.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until creamy; add vanilla extract.
- Once cooled, spread or pipe the filling onto one cookie half and top with another to assemble.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg