Description
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are the ultimate fall treat, combining soft, spiced pumpkin cookies with a luscious cream cheese filling. These delightful sandwich cookies evoke the cozy flavors of autumn and are perfect for gatherings, Halloween festivities, or simply enjoying at home. With a warm aroma and delightful taste, they promise to bring comfort and joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until fluffy and lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before preparing the filling by whipping cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Spread filling on one cookie half and sandwich with another.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg