Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Servings: 18
Calories: 418kcal
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 Tablespoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable Oil
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 3 cups Pumpkin Puree (chilled for at least 30 minutes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a medium size bowl. Set aside.
- Then in a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and oil until combined. Add in pumpkin puree and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Next add in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.
- Divide dough by using a cookie dough (approximately 1.5 tablespoons), and place on the baking sheet.
- Gently press down on each ball to flatten them slightly. You can do this with your hands or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cookie comes out clean.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the butter with a hand held or stand up mixer until smooth.
- Add in the cream cheese and beat until combined.
- Then mix in the powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Do not over mix.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 20-30 minutes.
To Assemble:
- Place the filling into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip and pipe filling onto the bottom of one cookie, top with a second cookie to create a sandwich.
- Continue this process until all the cookies are formed.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 6710IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
