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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Displayed on a Wooden Board
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These Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are soft, cakey cookies filled with a luscious cream cheese frosting. A perfect fall treat that’s easy to make and even easier to devour!

Ingredients

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  • For the Cookies:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • For the Filling:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Make the Filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
  10. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  11. Assemble the Whoopie Pies: Spread a generous amount of filling on the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie, flat side down, to create a sandwich.
  12. Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
  13. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

For an extra touch, dust the whoopie pies with powdered sugar before serving. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg to the cookie batter for a warmer flavor.

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