Oh how yummy and fun these were to eat. Any kid and adult alike will take much pleasure in filling their mouth with a load of moist pumpkin flavored cookies and sweet as can be creamy filling. They are perfect for Halloween treats as I brought them to my friend’s pumpkin carving party just last weekend. Everyone was so excited about them but honestly there is nothing to it- I probably shouldn’t tell you all that so you will continue to think I am superwoman but seriously- easy peasy!
The first time I made a whoopie pie it was a simple vanilla recipe and since then I couldn’t get them out of my mind. I wanted to play around with different variations like a lemon, espresso, white chocolate and raspberry. I ended up with- you guessed it- pumpkin and spice! The perfect sweet answer to the arrival of fall and so cute to present at a Halloween party. Since it was Halloween I decided to add a little cocoa powder to the batter to make it a dark chocolate brown. No worries- this did not overpower or mask the flavor of the pumpkin- it just aided in the dessert theme. Believe me- the spice is still there!
Delicious Delicious Delicious! They are simply delicious. I am afraid I might have to explain what a whoopie pie actually is though before I let you go. It seems in my group of friends some are not used to the term. I like to think of them as a cross between a cake and an oreo. They have an amazing cream filling that you can make into just about any flavor you wish sandwiched in between two moist chewy and yet slightly crispy cookies. Sounds good right? Enjoy!
The only downside to these whoopie pies is you can’t eat just one. Or maybe that’s an upside? I’m curious- let me know what twist you would make on the flavor? I love hearing your ideas.
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Pumpkin & Spice Whoopie Pies
Ingredients: (adapted from Browneyed Baker)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 can pumpkin
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ingredients:
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, the dark brown sugar, and the oil together. Add the pumpkin puree and whisk to combine thoroughly. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk until combined.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and whisk until completely combined.
5. Use a small cookie scoop or a large spoon to drop a rounded, heaping tablespoon of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, making sure that the cookies are just starting to crack on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cookie comes out clean. The cookies should be firm when touched. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a cooling rack.
7. To make the filling, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth with no visible lumps, about 3 minutes. Add the cream cheese and beat until smooth and combined, about 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time, then add the maple syrup and vanilla and beat until smooth.
8. To assemble the whoopie pies: Turn half of the cooled cookies upside down. Pipe or spoon the filling (about a tablespoon) onto that half. Place another cookie, flat side down, on top of the filling. Press down slightly so that the filling spread to the edges of the cookie. Repeat until all the cookies are used. Put the whoopie pies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm before serving.
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These DO look yummy….and should be illegal if you ask me, lol.
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i’m embarrassed to say that i have not tested a whoppie pie before. Do their texture resemble a macaron? i must say i do favour a pumpkin spice one..plus a cream cheese filling..no wonder you shouted Delicious 3X!! happy weekend!!
lena- the texture is more like that of a cake but the idea of making macaron sandwiches is something i could definitely go for
KB
These look utterly delicious and perfect for Halloween!! I can easily get addicted to this treat:)
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YUM. I have never tried any whoopie pie, yet! A pumpkin carving party?
Yeah girl! this was the first time i went to a party for it but not the first time to hear of it. Its kind of a tradition to carve your pumpkin while having fun with friends and family. Just a reason to hang out really:)
Definitely an upside to eating more than one. That means everyone will be eager to get their hands on them!
Those look yum-o!! Now I want a banana moon pie:)
I hope you have a great weekend sweet friend!
Xo
banana moon pie:) Yes that is it! I remember that flavor from a long time ago- oh you have me craving it now
They look great, seriously… wish I could taste one!
girl bye. i love love pumpkin whoopie pies! well, actually i love whoopie anything. and i really love pumpkin anything. have a great weekend!!
Woah! I could finish a dozen of them in no second! You do make them sound so tempting!
When I saw the word “pumpkin”, I was looking for orange color, but saw chocolate instead 🙂 Great looking cookies!
yeah- I decided to add cocoa powder to the mix to make it dark for halloween but believe me the pumpkin flavor is still there- in both the cookie and the cream
I’am a self proclaimed whoopie pie addict!!! YUM
I’ve never heard of a whoopie pie before this year! I suspect it must be an American thing. Anything with chocolate and a creamy filling sounds YUM. How about PB and Jam woopie pie?
i am liking the idea of PB &J whoopie pie- that needs to be my next creation
I’m not allowed to have things which are triple delicious in the house right now as I’m trying to prepare my body for Turkey Day. 😉 These do sound dangerously good though!
These look so amazing! I would love to bite into one right now!!!
Okay now these just look awesome!! I am thinking though that if I made them I would eat way to many so I think I will put this recipe in my make around the holidays file. That way I will have to share them with a lot of people and therefore there won’t be a lot left over to tempt me!!
aaaww so cute .. and those fillings .. YUMMY! If ony the husband could enjoy some pumpkins. This season I am seeing such delicious pumpkin recipes and all I can do is drool !
OMG…seriously? Those look so delicious!
A pumpkin carving party sounds like so much fun! And I think chocolate and pumpkin pair amazingly well together! Beautiful recipe!
Oh my goodness! You are speaking my language here girl! I WILL be giving these a try very very soon! hmmm maybe for playgroup Monday 🙂
carey- you would love them. I know how much you and I are alike in the sweet department! Miss ya’ll
Yup you are a superwoman indeed. I’ve been thinking so since I found your blog. You have various recipes that I cook and bake and I’m always in awe. I hate to say but I’ve never tried whoopie pies. I had numerous times that I had seen and I could try/order but I always pick something else. I should probably take next chance to taste what they like! Have a great weekend!
I had never had a whoopie pie until I came to New England. They are HUGE up here. I don’t think I’ve had one quite this yummy though. Love the pumpkin flavor! These are perfect for Halloween!
So fun for Halloween. I really need to give the whoopie pie a try!
I did thought of making some whoopie pie next week! I’m ever so curious about the taste of it, as have not tried them before! Hahaha! Yours with the pumpkin and spice sounds wonderful. Have a great Halloween weekend!
I’ve never made whoopie pies…these look marvelous! I think I would try making a Strawberry Cake version 😉
strawberry cake- not that sounds fabulous- i wish you would make some and then send them my way:)
These really do look fun. Sort of a down-to-earth version of the elite macaron. I’d love to see Pierre Herme make a Halloween macaron! very cute. He’d probably pair the pumpkin with… let’s see… it’d be pumpkin and candied angelica. Something strange like that. But I love your version!
candied angelica- wow! Now that is a whoopie pie I would have to have- where on earth did you think of candied angelica- this is why I love visiting your blog- so many fun ingredients you always talking and cooking with
I must be one of the odd people who have never tasted whoopee pies! they look so good though.. I spot a few at one cafe.. so so tempting.
Awesome! I can almost taste one already!
Have a great weekend.
🙂 Mandy
These are so cute! My son would have loved these for his classroom’s Halloween party. I’m going to remember these for next year. I mean, what kid wouldn’t love them! (And adult for that matter, but I’m the weirdo that doesn’t eat chocolate!) 😉
Cute! They look great!
So festive! I have not tried to make whoopie pies yet and need to get the ball rolling! 🙂
You’re pretty much superwoman to me!! Pregnant and cooking away!! I’m familiar with whoopie pies but haven’t tried making them. Of course now that you incorporated pumpkin…I just might have to give this a try!!
Ok, I have to admit, that I’ve never had a whoopie before. And these are making me think that I have missed out in life! I love the filling color. So perfect for a pumpkin carving party!
they really are fun maria. Its like eating your cake and a cookie at the same time!~ you can even make them healthier by adding fruit to the cream and using wheat flour for the batter
I love you for making these! There’s a bakery near my friend’s house that sells pumpkin whoopie pies and he’s always telling me about them, but I’ve never been. I’d rather make these then buy them- that way I’ll have lots of them 🙂
Oh, yummy! I am long overdue to make whoopie pies and a pumpkin version sounds fabulous!
i love whoopie pies and pumpkin treats so these are right up my alley. Love them.
If i may (hope you don’t get upset) you wrote directions instead of ingredients for the filling.
These look Yummmm…
Can I say these Whoopies made even the Pumpkin sexier LOL
Ok now that you have shown these, send me some PLZZZz
That filling looks awesome. OK, the whole thing does.
These look so good! For something new, what about lemon? It’s always a favorite in our household!
Mmmm… those look fabulous!
Live whoopie pies! These look divine
these are so pretty! I love the idea of combining both chocolate and pumpkin. I think these would be perfect anytime this Fall 🙂
whoopie pies are the new cupcake in my book, and I love seeing all the different fillings and flavors. your chocolate-pumpkin whoopie looks fabulous!
The pumpkin is a great choice of filling. No one ever makes chocolate against chocolate and I think that would be fantastic….maybe with an almond flavoring. It won’t be as pretty without the contrasting color but I think, it would be delicious.
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