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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

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Delight in these soft and pillowy Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, bursting with warm spices and creamy filling—a perfect fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup cream cheese (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in another bowl.
  4. Incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients gradually.
  5. Scoop rounded tablespoons of batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden.
  7. Cool the cookies on a wire rack after 5 minutes.
  8. Make the filling by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Assemble the whoopie pies by spreading cream cheese filling between two cookies.
  10. Chill the assembled pies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage.

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