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When I feel just a little bit of that early morning crisp air, I feel my soul rejoicing that fall is here. Even though that may sound overly dramatic, I just can’t help it! I love the process of every season change, but there’s something extra special about fall. After a long summer of heat and – many times – some dry weather spells, fall brings a refreshing rebirth. I believe in soaking up each season and enjoying it to the fullest. So, during the spring and summer months, I’m outside on The Farm, tending to my gardens all day long. Weeding, harvesting vegetables, making jams, canning and freezing garden produce – the list goes on and on!
When fall comes, a break from working outdoors all day comes as well. At this time of year, I spend more time indoors in the cool evenings and am prone to think of delicious baked goods that satisfy my fall sweet tooth. Whoopie pies are a terrific comfort food and these are no exception. Amazing pumpkin and spice flavors pair with a cream cheese frosting that makes these pumpkin whoopie pies over the top!
There are so many variations of whoopie pies. Chocolate may be the first that comes to mind, but after you make these, pumpkin will be the only whoopie pies you think of! I previously posted this recipe last year but was never fully satisfied with the filling.
So this year, I tested and tested and finally perfected the recipe. They’re moist, lightly spiced, and filled with a cream center. Did I mention they’re pumpkin? Perfect for fall, perfect for any time!
These have a habit of disappearing once they’re made. They are delicious paired with warm apple cider or a hot cup of coffee. Make a plate for your neighbor and spread the flavors of the season!
More Pumpkin Recipes
- Pumpkin spice caramels
- Pumpkin cheesecake brownies
- Harvest squash soup
- Pumpkin butter
- Pumpkin refrigerator cookies
- No churn pumpkin spice ice cream
- Pumpkin spice donuts
Watch how to make pumpkin whoopie pies
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Ingredients
For the pies
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
For the filling
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 12 tbsp (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp maple extract (optional)
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
Instructions
For the pies
- Cream together oil and brown sugar. Add pumpkin and eggs and mix together. Add the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, and mix to incorporate.2 cups light brown sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground cloves, ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Using a small ice cream (cookie) scoop (#40), drop onto a lined or greased baking sheet. I like small whoopie pies (they do expand in the oven) so I make mine about two tablespoons in size to bake.
- Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes until the dough springs back when you lightly push it with your finger. Let cool completely before filling.
For the filling
- Cream the butter and cream cheese. Add the vanilla extract, maple extract, and powdered sugar, and mix until completely incorporated.4 oz cream cheese, 12 tbsp (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp maple extract (optional), 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- Use a spoon or small ice cream scoop to fill cooled whoopie pies with cream.
- Place a pie on top, sandwiching the pies.
These sound amazing! What do yo think about some chopped pecans in the cookie dough? I am thinking maybe 1/4 cup chopped.
I think adding the pecans is a excellent idea. Making them tonight.
Will let you know. Making some plain and some with nuts.
Just finished making these!! My family loves pumpkin everything. These were perfect. So moist and delicious. Will definitely be making these to share with friends and family!!!
I made the Pumpkin whoopie pies and they were AMAZING. Everyone loved them.
making these today as a trial run before Halloweenie celebration nite for our block party.
So excited! Sending them over for the neighbors to taste test before the Big Event on 10/31.
Thanks for your amazing recipes and your gentle ways!!!!
Just made the whoopies. They are simple and delicious. I did need to make the frosting with more powdered sugar to thicken up a bit. I love your videos you share…. Just a side note. It would be wonderful if you could put measurements in grams also for the recipes.
Just made these Whoopi pies today …. congratulations Kaleb !!!! Keeper on my Fall baking … Love these and many more of your recipes. Now going to make your pumpkin cream cheese Brownies 🎃🍁🍂
Oh my goodness these are wonderful! Making them today for Thanksgiving for my family.
My days blossomed when I discovered you on my Facebook page. My morning routine now includes at least two episodes from your posts. I cannot tell you enough how much joy you bring me that never includes something dreadful or scary that seems to be a daily occurrence in our world as we know it today. Okay, enough of that – just one more thing – you are so perfect in the recipe for happiness.
I’m going to try these! Looks so delicious! Thank you!
I just made these..omg to die for..
Thanks!
I made the Whoopi pies. The taste was wonderful but the pies spread out and were thin. Also was wondering if we should put them in the refrigerator as they have cream cheese in the filling? I will make them again but maybe not use as much pumpkin.
My granddaughter and I are making them now. Just the samples were are taking taste wonderful! Can’t wait to eat the finished cookie
Holy cow, these are moist and delicious!
Love these!!! I made them and shared them with my neighbors and family. THEY ALL LOVED THEM ALSO. One of my neighbors ask for the recipe and she made them for Thanksgiving desert. I enjoy watching and learning new things from you. You are a joy to watch.
These were delicious! My family loved them. I put them in the freezer and we ate them frozen. I’d give this recipe a 10!
Love this recipe! I mix 2 cups of flour and one cup of coco powder. Pumpkin chocolate pies with the warm spices. Just amazing!!!! Thank you for sharing!! ❤️🦋🐝
PLEASE back something without EGGS. I AM VERY ALLERGIC TO EGGS.
There are no recipes for baked goods, without eggs.
WOW I just tried one and they are delicious!! I’ll bring them to my office tomorrow. Should they be refrigerated?
Simply delicious!