Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Whoopie pies are believed to have originated in the Amish communities of Pennsylvania, but they have since become a popular dessert throughout the United States.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground ginger
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground cloves
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cream cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Butter
• 1 cups Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed.
7. Transfer the whoopie pies to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
9. Spread the cream cheese filling onto the flat side of half of the whoopie pies.
10. Top with the remaining whoopie pies, flat side down, to create sandwiches.
11. Let the whoopie pies rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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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.