Description
Embrace the flavors of autumn with these soft, cake-like pumpkin whoopie pies. Infused with warming spices and featuring a rich, velvety maple cream cheese filling, these treats are the perfect balance of moist texture and gourmet sweetness. Ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy coffee break, this easy-to-follow recipe brings the nostalgic scent of fall directly into your home kitchen.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2.5 Tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 cups canned pumpkin puree, chilled
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 Tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice.
In a separate large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, vegetable oil, chilled pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12 minutes or until the cookies spring back when touched.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before removing.
To make the filling, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
Slowly add the confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
Pipe or spread the filling onto the flat side of half the cookies and top with the remaining halves to form sandwiches.
Notes
Ensure both the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Pumpkin puree should be chilled to ensure the best texture for the dough.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American