PUMPKIN WHOOPIE PIES

Whoopie pies are believed to have originated in the United States, with the Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch communities being known for their versions of these tasty treats.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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PUMPKIN WHOOPIE PIES

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 57 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
• 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cloves
• 1 cup Cream Cheese
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 2 cups Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
9. Spread a dollop of the cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie.
10. Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
11. Allow the whoopie pies to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
12. Enjoy your delicious Pumpkin Whoopie Pies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.