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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Delicious pumpkin whoopie pies that bring the warmth and flavors of autumn into your kitchen.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
  5. Scoop even amounts of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until springy when lightly pressed and let cool.
  7. Prepare the filling by beating cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then add maple syrup.
  8. Assemble the whoopie pies by spreading filling between two cooled cakes.
  9. Chill the final pies for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

These whoopie pies can be frozen and reheated. Adjust sweetness of the filling to taste.

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Keywords: pumpkin, whoopie pies, autumn dessert, fall baking, cozy treats