Description
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are the perfect autumn treat, combining soft, spiced pumpkin cake with a creamy cream cheese filling. These delightful dessert sandwiches evoke warm memories of cozy gatherings and festive celebrations. With their inviting aroma and rich flavors, they are sure to impress at any occasion. Easy to make and versatile, these whoopie pies can be tailored to suit your taste, whether you add chocolate chips or experiment with spices. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a sweet slice of fall!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
- Beat in eggs until fluffy.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop batter onto prepared sheets using a cookie scoop, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until springy but set on top.
- Cool completely before spreading cream cheese filling between two cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (67g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg