Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these Delightful Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies. Soft, spiced pumpkin cookies are filled with luscious cream cheese frosting, creating a nostalgic treat that is perfect for any gathering or a sweet escape on an ordinary day. With their inviting aroma and tender texture, these whoopie pies are sure to charm everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded mounds of dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden; cool on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble by spreading filling between two cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg