Halloween pumpkin whoopie pies are the ultimate fall treat – soft, spiced, and sandwiched with a creamy filling that makes every bite pure comfort. And a great treat for Halloween parties! They combine the best of two worlds: the tender texture of a cupcake and the playful charm of a cookie. With their deep orange color, warm pumpkin flavor, and sweet filling, they’re perfect for celebrating the spooky season in the most delicious way possible.
The cookies themselves are soft and cake-like, made with pumpkin puree and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The aroma that fills the kitchen as they bake is unmistakably autumn – cozy, sweet, and full of nostalgia. Each round bakes up with a slightly domed top and a moist crumb that practically melts in your mouth. Once cooled, they’re ready for the best part: a luscious layer of filling that turns them into irresistible little sandwiches.
The filling is creamy and sweet, often made with marshmallow fluff, cream cheese, or buttercream, depending on your preference. The tanginess of cream cheese pairs beautifully with the pumpkin spice, while marshmallow adds that extra pillowy sweetness kids love. You can even tint the filling with orange or black food coloring for a festive Halloween twist, or roll the edges in sprinkles for a touch of fun.
Halloween pumpkin whoopie pies aren’t just deliciou, they’re made for sharing. They’re easy to hold, pack perfectly for parties, and always bring smiles when served on a dessert table. Pair them with hot apple cider or a pumpkin spice latte, and you’ve got a treat that captures the very essence of fall. Whether you’re baking them for a Halloween get-together, a family dessert, or simply because you love the season, these soft, spiced whoopie pies are the perfect way to celebrate the cozy, playful spirit of October.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract additional for filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the pies are firm. Let cool on the baking sheets.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until blended.
- Spread or pipe filling onto half of the cooled pies. Top with another pie to create a sandwich.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Meh, they were okay. Didn’t wow me. I will stick to cookies.
Could’ve been better, not really a fan of cream cheese. Just saying.
I totally get where you’re coming from! Cream cheese can be a hit or miss for some. Maybe try substituting it with whipped cream next time? ☺️
Not sure why you’d use cream cheese in a cookie, seems weird. I might just skip this recipe. 🤷♂️
Whatcha mean pumpkin whoopie pie? Sounds weird lol. But lookin good in the pics!
Um, I added too much baking soda and they flopped. My bad! Still tasted good though.
Not what I expected. A bit dry for my taste. I had to add cream! Probably won’t make again.
I totally get that! They can be a bit dense. Try adding more filling next time, it helps a lot!
Honestly, I was skeptical about the pumpkin flavor but they surprised me! Not too sweet, just perfect.
Deliciousness overloaded! Made them for my kids and they ate them all in one sitting. Win!
These pumpkin whoopie pies are incredible! So soft and delicious. Definitely making again!
Really liked these! They remind me of autumn and all the fall vibes. Yum!
Wow, these are so cute! I love the orange color, makes me so happeee!
Cute? They just look like some orange blobs to me… Hmm. 😕
Aww, thanks! They really do brighten up the table! 🎃✨
These turned out fantastic! Perfectly sweet and pumpkiny. My kids loved them!
Really? I tried this recipe and it was way too sweet for my taste. Maybe I did something wrong?
I’m so glad to hear your kids loved them! These are a hit in my house too! 🎃
Yum!
These look amazing! Can’t wait to try them for Halloween!
I don’t really like pumpkin, are these still good? 🤔
Pumpkin whoopie pies? Who even eats these things? I’ll stick to cookies.
Yum! But I used pumpkin pie filling by mistake and they still turned out alright. Not traditional, but who cares!
Using pumpkin pie filling sounds like a creative twist! I’m glad it worked out for you. Can’t wait to try it myself!
I made these, but forgot the egg. 😬 They were flat but still kinda good. Next time I’ll remember!
Don’t worry, mistakes happen! I’m glad they still turned out good. Can’t wait to try them myself!
Flat? I thought whoopie pies were supposed to be fluffy! You could just add more baking powder next time.
These are sooo good! The pumpkin flavor is perfect for Halloween!
whoopie pies?? like the ones in the 80s? man that takes me back! 🍪
Wowza! So gooood! Can’t belive how awesome these are. Halloween won’t be the same without ’em!
These are amazing! The pumpkin flavor is just right, and the cream cheese filling is to die for. Definitely a hit at our Halloween party! 🎃
Made these for a party and they disappeared fast! But I feel like they were a little too sweet for my taste.
Too much pumpkin! I might be in the minority, but I didn’t like them. Just tasted weird to me, I guess. 😕
I followed the recipe pretty closely, but I think 12-15 minutes is too short? Mine were a little soft. Next time I’ll bake a couple extra minutes and cool fully before filling.
Aren’t whoopie pies supposed to be like, chocolate? Just curious. But these taste good, I guess.
Yeah, traditional whoopie pies are usually chocolate! But pumpkin ones can be a fun twist. Glad you liked them!
I love whoopie pies! Super duper fun for Halloween! But do you really need that much sugar in the filling? Seems like overkill.
Yum! Made them for the kids and they gobbled them up faster than I could make them! Will be making these every year now! 😍
I don’t know what went wrong, but mine came out way too cakey. Not sure I’d make again.
I think it might be the pumpkin puree, did you use the right kind? The wrong one can totally mess up the texture.
Cakey? That’s odd. Mine turned out fluffy! Maybe try less flour or mix it less next time?
Yum! These are my fave fall treat! Perfect balance of pumpkin and sweetness.
They look good, but is pumpkin really that sweet? I dunno, seems kinda iffy to me.
I totally agree! These pumpkin whoopie pies are the best! I make them every year! 🎃
I was skeptical about using pumpkin in cookies, but these whoopie pies changed my mind. They taste great! Just watch your baking time, mine came out a bit dry.
Pumpkin in cookies? Really? I always thought that was weird. But you liked it? Huh. I might try it, but just sounds strange to me.
I’m so glad you liked them! I had the same experience with the drying—maybe next time try reducing the baking time by a minute or two. They really are delicious!
I followed the recipe to the letter, but mine came out flat and kinda sad looking. Any tips?
Delicious! But I think I added too much pumpkin puree, still taste great tho! More pumpkin is always better!
These are soooo good! My kids devoured them in minutes! Definitely making these again.
Yay! I’m so glad your kids loved them! They’re a hit at our house too! 🎃
I never used pumpkin outside of pie! This was surprising. Very yummy!
Yummy? Really? I still think pumpkin only belongs in pie. This just sounds weird.
I’m glad you liked it! Pumpkin is super versatile, you can use it in soups and muffins too!
Love that it’s pumpkin season! These Whoopie Pies are the perfect treat.
Not bad, but I think they could use more spice. Maybe try adding nutmeg next time?
Super easy recipe! I added chocolate chips to the filling and it was a hit!
How long do they last in the fridge? I need to store some for later.
Okay, but who actually likes pumpkin flavor? 🤔
It seems complicated. I’ll just stick to regular cookies. Whoopie pies sound weird.
I didn’t have pumpkin puree, so I used applesauce. They didn’t turn out great. Maybe stick to the recipe?
Yeah, applesauce isn’t the same as pumpkin puree. Stick to the recipe next time!
Way too much powdered sugar in the filling—my butter/cream cheese couldn’t handle it. It tasted sweet but not creamy. I’ll cut it next time.
Yummy! my kids loved these little sandwiches! Will make again.
Was skeptical about using pumpkin but this recipe is a hit! Can’t taste the pumpkin too much just yummy.
I was so surprised to hear that pumpkin can be good in sweets! This recipe looks awesome, will definitely try it!
I dunno, pumpkin in cookies? Doesn’t sound right to me. But if you like it, who am I to judge?
These were a hit at the Halloween party! Everyone loved them. Will definitely make again.
Delicious! I added chocolate chips and they were awesome, you should try it!
They looked so cute but my cream cheese filling was too runny. Any tips?
These were a huge hit at my Halloween party! So yummy and festive.
Pretty easy to make, and the ingredient list is straightforward. I accidentally used pumpkin pie filling one time (oops) and it was sweeter and wetter—still edible, just not the same.
If it got sweeter and wetter, that makes sense—pie filling has extra sugar and moisture. Next time just stick to plain pumpkin purée and you’ll be golden.
Ugh I’ve done that too 😅 pumpkin pie filling is like… a totally different vibe. Still love that you tried anyway and didn’t waste them!
My cookies didn’t firm up at 12 minutes, more like 18. But once they cooled, they were great. Worth the wait for sure.
12 minutes is way too short in my oven. I’d rather bake until the tops look set, not by the clock. Also make sure you cool them fully or they’ll stay soft.
Yep same here—mine took closer to 18 too. I think “firm” really depends on oven and dough size. Glad they turned out!
These came out perfectly soft and spiced! The pumpkin flavor really shines, and the cream cheese filling is dangerously good. My house smells like fall in the best way.
Yes!! I made these last year and the pumpkin + cinnamon combo is unreal. My filling also turned out super smooth—dangerously good is right 😂
I followed the steps but mine spread a lot and got flatter than I expected. Flavor is still great though—next time I’ll chill the dough a bit.
Disagree with the high ratings. They just didn’t taste that great to me.
I think they taste amazing! Maybe you just didn’t make them right. I’ve made them twice now and my family loves them!
These were a hit at my Halloween party. Everyone asked for the recipe. I piped the filling and it looked adorable—like little orange sandwiches from a bakery.
I followed the recipe closely but the whoopie pies came out too dry. Maybe I overbaked? Not sure I’d make again.
Pretty good, but I think they could use more spices. Cinnamon flavor is not strong enough for my taste.
So many steps! I got confused and messed it up. Not for beginners!
why is it called whoopie pies if they look like sandwich cookies? 😅 still tasty though.
I tried these but they turned out too dry. Maybe I baked them too long?
Whoa, just wow! Best whoopie pies I’ve ever had, super easy recipe too!
Not sure about the baking soda + baking powder combo with 1 cup pumpkin—felt a bit flat for me. The filling is great though, so I’ll probably use it for something else.
I used this combo once and mine were also a little “meh” 😕 but the filling saved them for sure. What texture were yours—more cakey or more dense?
Ooh thanks for the honest take! I’ve had baking soda/powder mixes go weird depending on the pumpkin moisture—maybe next time try a touch more baking powder or a slightly longer bake. Glad the filling hits though!
Where does the cinnamon go? I must have missed it! 😂
I love whoopie pies but I’m skeptical about pumpkin puree without any extra liquid adjustment. Surprisingly it worked, though I did need 2 extra minutes of bake time.
I felt the same way about pumpkin puree—mine always behaves differently. Glad it worked for you though! Did your dough feel thick/stiff or more sticky?
pumpkin puree without adjusting liquid?? i’m shocked lol. but if it baked up firm in 12-15, that tracks. thanks for the extra bake-time note!
Made these for my Halloween party and they were a total hit. The pumpkin flavor is perfectly cozy, and the cream cheese filling tastes like a fancy bakery pie.
The filling turned out grainy for me. I think my cream cheese was too cold. Re-whipped it and it got better, but it wasn’t as smooth as the pictures.
Not gonna lie, “heaping tablespoons” is a vague start, haha. I made mine too big and they were kinda flat. Flavor is great, just portioning matters.
These came out really good! Also the parchment trick matters—no sticking. I wish the dough directions were a little clearer like ‘heaping tablespoon’ is subjective lol, but still worked.
I followed the recipe exactly and they baked up nice, but mine spread a bit more than I expected. Still delicious though—next time I’ll try chilling the dough briefly.
Mine also spread a little at 350°F—still super tasty though! Chilling the dough sounds like a perfect next step.
Did you measure the pumpkin puree the same way? If it’s a bit watery it can make them spread more. Maybe reduce liquid next time.