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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple-Spice Filling

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple-Spice Filling
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Cozy Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple-Spice Filling combine soft, moist pumpkin cake rounds infused with warm fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, sandwiched with a luscious maple-spiced cream cheese filling. These individual-sized treats are perfect for fall gatherings, offering a perfect balance of rich pumpkin flavor and sweet maple cream with an irresistibly tender texture.

Ingredients

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For the Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Rounds

  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Maple-Spice Filling

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (or butter)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until smooth and thick.
  2. Bake the Whoopie Pie Rounds: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, dollop the batter onto the sheets, spacing evenly. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are set and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. Make the Maple-Spice Filling: Beat together softened cream cheese (or butter), powdered sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until light, fluffy, and spreadable. Adjust sweetness or consistency by adding more powdered sugar or maple syrup if needed.
  4. Assemble the Pumpkin Whoopie Pies: Spread a generous spoonful of filling onto the flat side of one cooled whoopie pie round. Top with another round, pressing gently to spread the filling evenly to the edges. Repeat with remaining rounds.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter and filling.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep it light and fluffy.
  • Allow whoopie pie rounds to cool completely before assembling to prevent filling from melting.
  • Adjust spice amounts to your taste for customized fall flavors.
  • Use pure maple syrup for the best sweetness and flavor depth in the filling.

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Keywords: Pumpkin, Whoopie Pies, Maple-Spice Filling, Fall Dessert, Autumn Treat, Pumpkin Spice, Maple Syrup, Soft Cake, Cream Cheese Filling

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