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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

These pumpkin whoopie pies are soft, rustic cookies made with pureed pumpkin, warm spices, and a hint of vanilla. Baked until golden around the edges, they have a moist crumb and slightly chewy texture, perfect for filling with cream cheese or pumpkin butter for a cozy fall treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade, smooth
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets with parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Ice cream scoop or spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fragrant, with a light, airy feel.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined and the batter is thick but scoopable, resembling thick pancake batter.
  5. Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, portion dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, until the edges turn a light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps set their moist crumb.
  8. Once cooled, fill the flat sides with cream cheese frosting, pumpkin butter, or whipped cream to assemble the whoopie pies.
  9. Gently press the filled cookies together to create a sandwich, then enjoy your cozy fall treat!

Notes

For best flavor, chill the assembled whoopie pies for 30 minutes before serving. Feel free to experiment with fillings like pumpkin cream cheese or whipped vanilla mascarpone.