Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies are a delicious, seasonal treat that combines the warmth of pumpkin spice with the soft, cake-like texture of a traditional whoopie pie. These handheld desserts feature two moist pumpkin cookies sandwiched around a luscious cream cheese filling, offering a delightful balance of spicy and sweet. With flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these whoopie pies are the perfect autumn indulgence. Ideal for fall gatherings, Halloween parties, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee, Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies bring the cozy flavors of fall to life in every bite.

Ingredients

For the pumpkin cookies:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the cream cheese filling:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
3. Combine the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Make the batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Bake the cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and spring back when touched. Let the cookies cool completely on wire racks.
6. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
7. Assemble the whoopie pies: Once the cookies have cooled, spread or pipe a generous amount of cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to create a sandwich.

Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies are a soft, flavorful dessert with a rich, creamy filling that captures the essence of fall, making them a crowd-pleaser for any autumn occasion!