Pumpkin Whoopie Pies (Print)
Soft pumpkin cookies meet smooth maple cream cheese in this ideal fall dessert. Great for sharing or enjoying solo.
# Ingredients:
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1 cup dark brown sugar.
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1 tsp baking powder.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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3 cups all-purpose flour.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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1 tsp salt.
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3 cups canned pumpkin puree (cold).
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1 tsp baking soda.
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½ cup unsalted butter (softened).
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2 ½ tbsp pumpkin pie spice.
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3 tbsp maple syrup.
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8 oz cream cheese (softened).
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3 cups powdered sugar.
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2 large eggs.
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1 cup vegetable oil.
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For the Filling.
# Steps:
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Turn on your oven to 350°F and line your baking trays with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, whisk together baking soda, salt, baking powder, pumpkin spice, and flour.
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In a different bowl, mix oil with both sugars. Add the eggs and vanilla, then stir in the pumpkin puree.
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Slowly merge the dry mix with the pumpkin mixture, stirring until the batter looks smooth.
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Scoop the batter into small mounds on the baking trays and bake them for 10-12 minutes. Let them cool completely before handling.
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For the middle layer, beat together the cream cheese and butter until it blends smoothly. Mix in the powdered sugar, syrup, and vanilla until light and creamy.
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Stick two cookies together by spreading or piping the filling between them.
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Chill them for an hour or more before digging in.
# Notes:
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Soft, spiced cookies pair perfectly with a creamy maple filling in these Pumpkin Whoopie Pies. A cozy fall treat that's great for family get-togethers or quiet nights at home.