Name: Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 2 cups light brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1 1/2 cup canned pumpkin; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 7 oz marshmallow fluff; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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This easy pumpkin whoopie pie recipe will have everyone raving! These soft pumpkin cookies with a delicious cream center make the perfect fall treat!

With fall just around the corner, it’s time to start pulling out all those pumpkin spice recipes! Since we love all the fall cookies, especially these 3 ingredient pumpkin cookies, it seemed like the perfect time to add a few more delicious recipes to our favorites list.

First up, this pumpkin whoopie pie recipe. I wanted to take this classic dessert and give it a fun, fall twist.

What Is A Whoopie Pie

Despite the name, a whoopie pie isn’t actually a pie at all. It’s an easy recipe that’s made by taking two pieces of cake or cookies and adding a sweet, creamy filling in the middle.

Whoopie pies are often made with chocolate cake or cookies but as you can see from this recipe, it’s pretty easy to put your own spin on them. You also have the option of making these with a whoopie pie pan .

Ingredients

For the cookies:

Butter
Light brown sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
All purpose flour
Uncooked oatmeal
Baking powder
Baking soda
Cornstarch
Pumpkin pie spice
Nutmeg
Cinnamon
Ground ginger
Canned pumpkin

For the filling:

Butter
Marshmallow fluff
Powdered sugar
Vanilla extract

The Best Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Recipe

For the cookies:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 and cover cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix flour, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch and the dry spices in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Oatmeal and other ingredients for pumpkin whoopie pies

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and brown sugar until creamy.

Step 4: Mix in eggs, then add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Mixing eggs into whoopie pie ingredients

Step 5: Add flour mixture and pumpkin into the wet ingredients. Mix well.

Step 6: Once the pumpkin mixture is thoroughly combined, you’re ready to bake.

Cookie dough for pumpkin whoopie cookies recipe

Step 7: Using a medium cookie scoop (or a small one for mini pumpkin whoopie pies), drop dough two inches apart on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly using the bottom of a drinking glass.

Step 8: Bake on the center rack of the oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for five minutes, then transfer cookies to a cooling rack. You’ll want to let the cookies cool completely before filling.

For the filling

Step 1: Whip marshmallow creme and butter until fluffy.

Step 2: Add vanilla and powdered sugar, whipping until thoroughly mixed. Chill until firm (about one hour).

Step 3: Place a large dollop (approximately one tablespoon) of filling on half of the cookies, then top with the remaining pumpkin cookies.

These are so delicious and perfect for this time of year! They make fun pumpkin desserts for Thanksgiving too!

Pumpkin whoopie pies on plate with cinnamon sticks

It doesn’t matter if you make these pumpkin whoopie pies for a special occasion or an everyday treat, they’re going to be a huge hit!

Pumpkin whoopie pies stacked on white plate

How do you store pumpkin whoopie pies?

To keep your whoopie pies fresh, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can you freeze pumpkin whoopie pies?

You can! Place them on a baking sheet and freeze for one hour. Remove from the freezer and wrap each one individually in plastic wrap. Place whoopie pies in an airtight container such as a gallon size storage bag or plastic storage container. When you’re ready for a snack, pull one out and thaw at room temperature.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Recipe

Yield: 18

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

This pumpkin whoopie pie recipe may just be the best way ever to celebrate fall! If you're looking for something to satisfy those pumpkin spice cravings, you'll love these delicious cookies!