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Amish Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Indulge in Soft and Creamy Amish Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Amish Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, Baking, easy desserts, fall desserts, pumpkin recipes, Whoopie Pies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Calories: 180kcal
Amish Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are soft, creamy, and perfect for fall gatherings. Easy to make and delicious!
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Equipment

  • Baking Sheets
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Whoopie pie pan (optional)

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree pure pumpkin, not pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup White Sugar
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil

For the Filling

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened, can substitute with mascarpone
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • a pinch Salt to balance sweetness

Instructions

How to Make

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease baking sheets or a whoopie pie pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, vanilla, both sugars, and oil to the dry ingredients, stirring until combined.
  • Gradually mix in the beaten eggs, being careful not to overmix.
  • Using a ¼ cup measure, drop the batter onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
  • Bake for 10 to 13 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cookies on a wire rack completely.
  • Blend cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar until fluffy.
  • Spread filling on half the cooled cookies and top with the other halves.
  • Optional: Dust the whoopie pies with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Soften both butter and cream cheese at room temperature for best filling consistency. Adjust spices to taste for personal preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1whoopie pie | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg