Description
Pumpkin whoopie pies are the ultimate fall treat, combining soft pumpkin cookies with a rich cream cheese filling. These delightful desserts are perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations, evoking warm memories of autumn. Their charming appearance and burst of flavor will impress your guests, making them a favorite at any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 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, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of batter onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until they spring back when touched.
- While cooling, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cooled, spread filling between two cookie halves to create sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg