Description
Maple Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are a delightful fall treat that combines the flavors of pumpkin and maple in a soft, cake-like cookie sandwich filled with a creamy maple frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set. Let cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and maple syrup, mixing until smooth.
- Spread or pipe the maple frosting onto the flat side of half of the cookies, then sandwich with the remaining cookies.
- Enjoy your Maple Pumpkin Whoopie Pies!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of cloves to the cookie batter.
- These can be frozen for up to 2 months; just thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Maple Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, fall dessert, pumpkin cookies, whoopie pies