Description
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are the quintessential autumn dessert, featuring two soft, spiced cookies filled with creamy frosting. These delightful treats capture the essence of fall in every bite, making them perfect for Halloween gatherings or cozy family get-togethers. With their tender texture and flavor-packed filling, they are sure to impress your friends and family. Get ready to indulge in this seasonal favorite that combines nostalgia with deliciousness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 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 soda, spices, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix sugars, vegetable oil, egg, and pumpkin until smooth.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto prepared sheets about two inches apart and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until lightly springy.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Once cookies are cool, spread frosting on one cookie and top with another.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg