Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful pumpkin whoopie pies. Soft, cake-like cookies filled with creamy goodness create a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ideal for autumn gatherings or a comforting evening at home, these treats promise to warm your heart and satisfy your sweet tooth. Let the aroma of pumpkin spice fill your kitchen as you whip up this unforgettable dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in pumpkin and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until springy. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Spread filling on one half of each cookie and sandwich with another half.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg