Description
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are a festive fall dessert featuring soft, spiced pumpkin cookies sandwiched with a fluffy vanilla filling. Quick to make and perfect for parties, holidays, or cozy gatherings, these handheld treats combine the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with the fun and nostalgia of classic whoopie pies.
Ingredients
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups solid pack pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 tablespoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided
3/4 cup shortening
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
- In a large bowl, mix brown sugar and oil. Add pumpkin and eggs, beating until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Drop heaping teaspoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until cookies are set and lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For the filling: Beat egg white until frothy. Mix in milk, vanilla, and 1 cup confectioners’ sugar. Add shortening and remaining sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
- Assemble: Spread filling on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie to make a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.
Notes
- Swap shortening for butter in the filling for a richer flavor.
- Add cream cheese to the filling for tanginess.
- Dust finished pies with powdered sugar for a festive presentation.
- Mix mini chocolate chips into the dough for extra sweetness.
- Store with parchment between layers to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
