Description
Warm, soft, and filled with creamy spiced goodness, these Pumpkin Cream Whoopie Pies are a cozy twist on the classic sandwich cookie. Perfect for fall baking, they balance pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and sweet brown sugar with a dreamy cream cheese frosting. Ideal for quick dessert ideas, bake sale treats, or holiday gatherings, this easy recipe blends everything we love about autumn into one fluffy, creamy bite. It’s a must-add to your list of food ideas for the season—whether you’re after a festive snack, a fall dessert, or something impressive yet simple for guests.
Ingredients
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese softened
¼ cup unsalted butter softened
1½ cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet until batter forms.
5. Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of batter onto baking sheets, spacing evenly.
6. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set and lightly golden. Let cool completely.
7. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
8. Add vanilla extract, then slowly mix in powdered sugar until fluffy.
9. Match up cake rounds by size, pipe or spread filling onto one side.
10. Top with matching round and gently press to sandwich.
11. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients for the filling.
You can freeze the unfilled cakes for up to 2 months—just thaw and fill when needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pumpkin dessert, whoopie pies, easy fall recipe, sandwich cookies, cream cheese filling