Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Treats
Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Treats is the perfect dessert to bring a little cozy joy to your kitchen, especially as the weather starts to cool. These soft, spiced pumpkin cookies filled with creamy frosting are simply irresistible. The balance between the spiced pumpkin flavor and the sweet, creamy filling is what makes this treat everyone’s favorite.
I first made these Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Treats for a fall potluck, and I’ve been hooked ever since. The warm scent of pumpkin, cinnamon, and vanilla filling the house instantly transports me to my grandmother’s kitchen, where everything smelled just like fall. These cookies have a special place in my heart, and I just know you’ll love them too!
Personal experience with Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Treats
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If you love pumpkin and want to bake something that feels both festive and homemade, these whoopie pies are the answer. The recipe is simple, and while they may take a little bit of time to make, the end result is totally worth it. Plus, they’re the perfect treat to share with family or friends.
Ingredients
How to make Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Treats
Preheat the oven
Start by heating your oven to 350°F. Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
Mix the wet ingredients and add the pumpkin and eggs
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar, brown sugar, and oil, and mix until fully blended. Then stir in the pumpkin purée, eggs, and vanilla, and mix everything together until smooth.
Mix the dry ingredients
Add in the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix just until the dough comes together, don’t overdo it, or the cookies might turn out too dense.
Scoop the dough and bake
Using an ice cream scoop, place dollops of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure there’s enough space between them so they don’t spread into each other, and then bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the centers of the cookies are set. Allow them to cool completely before assembling the whoopie pies.
Make the frosting
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter until it’s smooth. Add the softened cream cheese and mix until everything is blended. Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix at medium speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
Assemble the whoopie pies
Once the cookies are cool, pair them up in similar sizes. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and pipe a mound of frosting onto one half of each cookie. Top with the other half to create your whoopie pie sandwich.
Serving suggestions
Serve these Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Treats as a sweet treat for dessert after a fall dinner, or pack them up for a picnic in the park. They also make great party favors at a holiday get-together. Pair them with a cup of hot tea or coffee for the ultimate cozy moment.
These Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Treats are delicious on their own, but to make the treat even more irresistible, you can pair them with No Bake Strawberry Lemonade Pie for a refreshing twist that complements the whoopie pies beautifully. It’s an easy yet indulgent way to elevate your dessert spread!
Storage tips
Store the whoopie pies in an airtight container in the fridge to keep the frosting fresh. They’ll stay good for up to 3 days, though I’m sure they’ll disappear long before that!
Notes
These Pumpkin Whoopie Pies hold a special place in my heart because they remind me of family gatherings and the joy of baking together. I love how the combination of soft pumpkin cookies and rich, creamy frosting feels like a little bite of comfort. Give them a try. I’m sure they’ll quickly become a favorite fall tradition in your home too!
Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Treats
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheets
- Ice cream scoop (or portioning dough
- Piping bag for frosting
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup oil
- 3 cups pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
For the frosting filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Start by heating your oven to 350°F. Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Mix until everything is combined.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla. Mix it all together until smooth.
- Add in the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix just until the dough comes together, don’t overdo it, or the cookies might turn out too dense.
- Using an ice cream scoop, place dollops of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Make sure there’s space between them so they don’t spread into each other.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the centers of the cookies are set. Let them cool completely before assembling the whoopie pies.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter until it’s smooth. Add the softened cream cheese and mix until everything is blended. Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix at medium speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cookies are cool, pair them up in similar sizes. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and pipe a mound of frosting onto one half of each cookie. Top with the other half to create your whoopie pie sandwich.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.