Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Whoopie pies are believed to have originated in the Amish community in Pennsylvania, and they are now a popular treat in many parts of the United States.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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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 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the pies spring back when lightly touched.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
7. In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
8. Spread a dollop of the cream cheese filling on the flat side of one pie, then top with another pie to create a sandwich.
9. Repeat with the remaining pies and filling.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 24g

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.