Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

4.80 from 5 votes

Published on August 4, 2023

, Updated on September 29, 2023

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are soft pumpkin flavored treats sandwiched between cream cheese filling. It is so easy to assemble the whoopie pies and the flavor is delicious.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies have all the flavors of fall in one fabulous recipe. Each bite is soft and delicious with pumpkin flavor. The filling is a rich cream cheese frosting.

The entire treat is so wonderful and it’s loaded with pumpkin. It is really simple to make these homemade whoopie pies and frosting from scratch.

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Ingredients:

Cookies:

all-purpose flour
baking soda
baking powder
Pumpkin Pie Spice
salt
granulated sugar
vegetable Oil
large eggs, room temperature
Pumpkin Puree
vanilla extract

Filling Ingredients:

unsalted butter, softened
Cream Cheese (room temperature)
powdered sugar
vanilla extract

How to make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies:

Step 1. Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2. Prepare the baking sheet. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Step 3. Combine the dry ingredients. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a medium size bowl. Set aside.

Step 4. Get out a separate bowl. Then in a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and oil until combined. Add in pumpkin puree and mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 5. Add the eggs to the mixture. Next add in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 6. Combine the dry ingredients and wet ingredients together. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.

Step 7. Separate the dough. Divide dough by using a cookie dough scoop (approximately 1.5-2 tablespoons), roll into a ball and place on the baking sheet.

Step 8. Slightly flatten each ball. Gently press down on each ball to flatten them slightly. You can do this with your hands or the bottom of a glass.

Step 9. Bake the cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cookie comes out clean.

Step 10. Let the cookies cool. Remove from the oven. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.

Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

How to make the Filling:

Step 1. Beat the butter. In a medium bowl, beat the butter with a hand held or stand up mixer until smooth.

Step 2. Mix in the cream cheese. Add in the cream cheese and beat until combined.

Step 3. Gradually add the powdered sugar. Then mix in the powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Do not over mix.

Ingredients being combined for frosting in a bowl.

Step 4. Allow to chill. Refrigerate the mixture for 20-30 minutes.

Assemble:

Step 1. Fill a piping bag with frosting. Place the filling into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe filling onto the bottom of one cookie and top with a second cookie to create a sandwich.

Step 2. Repeat until all the cookies have icing. Continue this process until all the cookies are formed.
Step 3. Allow to chill. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!

Storage:

Refrigerator

Cover in plastic wrap. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Freezer

Freeze these cookies up to 3 months. Wrap them in plastic wrap and place inside a freezer container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator when ready to serve.

Tips for Success:

Make ahead option. You can easily make this recipe in advance. Simply, make the whoopies pies and frosting as normal but don’t assemble them. Refrigerate and assemble the day you plan to serve.
Allow to completely cool. The cookies should be totally cool before adding the frosting. Even if they are just a little warm, the frosting will slide off and not look as pretty.
Make the cookies evenly with a cookie scoop. The cookies need to all be the same size so they are uniform with frosting. The easiest way to do this is using a cookie scoop.
Pumpkin Puree is a must. You do not want to use pumpkin pie filling that includes all of the seasonings. Make sure that you purchase pumpkin puree only.
Don’t scoop the flour when measuring. Scooping the flour can lead to it being packed and using too much. Spoon the flour into the measuring cup to avoid this.
Combine the batter until just mixed. Avoid overmixing the batter or it will be dense instead of soft and fluffy.
Room temperature ingredients. The eggs and cream cheese need to be room temperature for the best texture in the cookies and frosting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whoopie Pie filling made of?

The filling can be anything that you choose. In this recipe, it is cream cheese frosting. However, you can use buttercream, chocolate, marshmallow cream or anything else you like in whoopie pies.

Why can Whoopie Pies become sticky?

Whoopie Pies have a cake texture instead of a cookie texture. They do not form the same texture as cookies with a crispier bottom. The cake like texture can become sticky while holding the whoopie pies.

What should I do with leftover pumpkin?

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