Delicious Halloween Pumpkin Whoopie Pies perfect for a festive treat.
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
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg