Description
These Pumpkin Cream Whoopie Pies are the ultimate fall dessert sandwich! Soft, spiced pumpkin cakes are paired with a silky cream cheese filling for the perfect seasonal treat. Whether you’re hunting for quick breakfast ideas, an easy recipe to impress guests, or cozy dessert ideas to enjoy by the fire, these whoopie pies deliver on flavor and comfort. Ideal for holiday spreads, parties, or make-ahead snacks, this easy dessert will become your go-to for autumn celebrations.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla until well combined.
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Use a scoop to drop batter onto prepared sheets, about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake 12–14 minutes or until tops spring back when touched. Cool completely.
8. For the filling: beat butter and cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
9. Spread or pipe filling onto half the cakes, then top with remaining cakes.
10. Optionally, chill the assembled pies for 30 minutes before serving for best results.
Notes
Make sure the cakes are completely cool before filling to prevent melting.
Chill the cream filling briefly if it’s too soft to pipe.
For extra flavor, add a dash of cinnamon or maple extract to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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