Frozen Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies: Creamy Sandwiched Delights! 🎃🍪

Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies

Description: Whoopie Pies, those delightful sandwiched cookies, are a delightful treat beloved by both kids and adults alike. There’s something magical about sinking your teeth into these soft, creamy delights. And here’s a secret twist: I prefer mine frozen! Yes, that’s right, a frozen whoopie pie is like a taste of heaven on a hot summer day.

Recipe Category: Dessert

Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Easy

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 12-18 sandwiched cookies

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 477.3
• Fat Content: 27.8g
• Saturated Fat Content: 15.1g
• Cholesterol Content: 93.9mg
• Sodium Content: 444.9mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 54.2g
• Fiber Content: 0.7g
• Sugar Content: 40.3g
• Protein Content: 4.3g

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 2 cups cake mix
• 1/2 cup milk

For the Filling:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup marshmallow cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions:

For the Cookies:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or greasing them lightly with oil.

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree and softened butter using an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.

3. Add the egg to the mixture and continue beating until fully incorporated.

4. Gradually add the cake mix and milk to the bowl, beating on low speed until the ingredients are just combined. Then, increase the speed to medium and beat for an additional minute until the batter is smooth.

5. Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop large mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.

6. Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for approximately 15 minutes, or until they are set and slightly golden around the edges.

7. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before filling.

For the Filling:

1. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and cream cheese, and beat them together until smooth and creamy.

2. Add the powdered sugar, marshmallow cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to the bowl.

3. Continue beating the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined and the filling is smooth and fluffy.

4. Refrigerate the filling for at least 30 minutes, or until the cookies are ready to be filled. This helps the filling to firm up slightly, making it easier to handle.

Assembly:

1. Once the cookies are completely cooled, spoon a generous amount of the prepared filling onto the bottom side of half of the cookies.

2. Gently press the remaining cookies onto the filling to create sandwiched whoopie pies.

3. Serve immediately for a soft and creamy treat, or freeze them for a firmer texture that’s perfect for hot summer days.

These Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for your family. Enjoy the delightful flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg in every bite!