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Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Whoopie Pies 

Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
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Whoopie pies originated in the northeastern United States, particularly Pennsylvania, and were first enjoyed by Amish communities. The Pioneer Woman’s version adds a cozy fall twist by infusing the cookies with pumpkin puree and warm spices, transforming the traditional treat into an irresistible seasonal dessert.

Ingredients

For the pumpkin cookies:

  • All-purpose flour (3 cups)

  • Baking powder (1 tsp)

  • Baking soda (1 tsp)

  • Salt (½ tsp)

  • Ground cinnamon (1½ tsp)

  • Ground ginger (½ tsp)

  • Ground nutmeg (½ tsp)

  • Brown sugar (1 cup, packed)

  • Granulated sugar (1 cup)

  • Vegetable oil (1 cup)

  • Pumpkin puree (1¾ cups, not pie filling)

  • Eggs (2 large)

  • Vanilla extract (1 tsp)

For the filling:

  • Cream cheese (8 oz, softened)

  • Unsalted butter (½ cup, softened)

  • Powdered sugar (2 cups, sifted)

  • Vanilla extract (1 tsp)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

Step 3: Mix wet ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 4: Combine and make batter

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined. The batter should be thick yet spoonable.

Step 5: Shape and bake

Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool completely on a rack.

Step 6: Make the filling

Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and continue beating until smooth.

Step 7: Assemble

Spread or pipe filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie. Chill briefly before serving for a firm texture.

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