Gluten Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Whoopie pies are believed to have originated in the United States and are considered a traditional Amish dessert.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Gluten-free flour
• 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 4 cup Cream cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
5. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the pies spring back when lightly touched.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
8. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
9. Spread the cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one pie and sandwich with another.
10. Repeat with the remaining pies.
11. Allow the whoopie pies to rest for 30 minutes before serving.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 24g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.