Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these soft pumpkin whoopie pies, featuring spiced pumpkin cakes filled with creamy, luscious frosting. Perfect for cozy autumn gatherings or a comforting treat with your coffee, these whoopie pies bring warmth and nostalgia to every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop mounds of batter onto prepared sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until springy.
- Let cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble by spreading frosting between two similar-sized cakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg