How is weather there? Here it is bitter cold; my plants are going to die. I can’t help it. It is cycle of nature; they will come back next summer. It is 15th of November means baking partner’s challenge reveal date. This month we are going to do whoopie pies. I made this delicious mini pumpkin whoopie pie. My kids loved a lot.
This month challenge was suggested by Anitha’s kitchen diary. She suggested two whoopie pie recipe, one with pumpkin and other with chocolate. I want to try with pumpkin so choose pumpkin whoopie pie. Whoopie pies are considered a New England trend and a Pennsylvania Amish tradition. Whoopie Pies have also been known as a “gobs.” in Western Pennsylvania. They are neither cookie, more like cake in cookie form. Usually sandwiched with sweeten filling.
I tried earlier a savory version of whoopie pie, end up throwing in the trash, so this time I was over cautious, read lot of recipes available in internet. Finally I combined the Joy of baking’s recipe which is suggested by Anitha also with Libby’s pumpkin whoopie pies. Made changes like reduce the sugar and increase spices, yes I went overboard with spices. It has cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves etc. Also added canned pumpkin puree along with egg and vanilla extract, I made mini version, as usual when I introduce a new recipe to my kids, I don’t know how they react.
I was wrong; they enjoyed a lot, even my daughter asked me to pack it in her lunch box. That is most reward I can get it is it. Even if f you are pumpkin hater, you will love it. I am sure about that. This is keeper recipe I am going to make it more often, may be going to start a tradition during thanksgiving month. I got about 28 mini cookies, which will make 14 whoopie pies when you sandwich them. You can double or triple the recipe to make a big batch.
Here comes the delicious pumpkin whoopie pies, please make sure to stop at other baking partner’s pages too. If you want to bake with us next month please shoot a mail.
Delicious bite size mini pumpkin whoopie pie with cream cheese filling.
Ingredients
- 1cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon all spice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoon of butter
- ½ cup+1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease or line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, all spice, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl.
- Beat butter and brown sugar in large mixer bowl on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Add egg, beat well.
- Add pumpkin and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
- Stir in flour mixture until combined.
- Drop by heaping measuring teaspoons onto prepared baking sheets.I used an ice cream scoop (you will get a total of 28 cookies).
- Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until springy to the touch. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- FOR CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
- Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Spread heaping teaspoon of filling onto flat side of one cookie; top with flat side of second cookie to make a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling. Store in a covered container in refrigerator.
Notes
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This is Swathi ( Ambujom Saraswathy) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Swathi,it looks so cute and delicious, enjoyed this months challenge
Awesome idea to combine those recipes – these pies are adorable – not to mention sound totally delicious!
cute and spicy whoopie pies.
I love whoopie pies and these are sooooooooooooo delicious looking!!
I feel like grabbing once or two and eat with my cup of tea.
I am sure kids will love it:-)looks yum and super cute
Just another beauty .With pumpkin anything taste good..Love to dig in some
These look just perfect for the season. Here it is warm throughout the year and living in this weather for almost a decade I now dread going to anyplace cold since my body is no longer accustomed to it.
beautifully done ,Swathi..will make this sometime 🙂
Lovely cute pie
Whoopie pies are a big favorite in my house! I would love to have a few for dessert! They look perfect Swathi.
Looks wonderful Swathi…Hope to join in from this month
Delicious looking whoopie pies..
Looks perfectly done, just like the store bought ones 🙂 Delicious…
amazing cute mini pies, love it!!!
Wow Swathi, the whoopie pie is so cute. Love it
Thanks
Lovely Swathi….