Description
Indulge in these classic American pumpkin whoopie pies, featuring soft, cake-like spiced cookies sandwiched together with a rich, velvety cream cheese frosting. These handheld treats are the perfect autumnal dessert, striking a balance between warming pumpkin spice notes and a tangy, smooth filling. Whether for a holiday gathering or a sweet snack, these tender, bouncy cookies provide a professional-quality experience in your own kitchen. Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before assembly to keep the frosting perfectly intact.
Ingredients
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
6 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
1/4 cup butter, softened (for filling)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
Add pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9 minutes or until cookies spring back when touched.
Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
For the filling, beat softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Once cool, pipe or spread filling onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another.
Notes
Always ensure the cookies are completely cool before applying the cream cheese filling to prevent it from melting. If the filling is too soft, refrigerate for 15 minutes before piping. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 9
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg