Description
Halloween Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are a delightful seasonal treat that combines soft, spiced pumpkin cakes with a creamy filling. Perfect for Halloween celebrations, these vibrant orange pies not only taste amazing but also bring a festive touch to any gathering. With their irresistible flavors and textures, they are sure to evoke fond memories of autumn fun and family baking traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Mix in pumpkin puree until well incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dollops of batter onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until they spring back when lightly touched.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before preparing the filling by mixing cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg