Chocolate pumpkin Whoopie Pies

September 25, 2023 By Olga Babitskaya

Prep Time: 10m

Cook Time: 10m

Making these pumpkin-chocolate whoopie pies is a breeze. Their rich flavor combination ensures they are a crowd favorite, garnering rave reviews from anyone who tries these irresistible treats.

This recipe yields approximately 30 individual cookies, or 15 delightful pairs.

Ingredients for Irresistible Pumpkin-Chocolate Whoopie Pies

For the Pumpkin-Chocolate Whoopie Pie Cookies:

Dry Ingredients:

• 170 grams of flour
• 40 grams of cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients:

• 200 grams of sugar
• 120 ml of oil
• 210 grams of baked pumpkin puree
• Vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, room temperature

For the Fluffy Cream Cheese Filling:

• 200 grams of cream cheese
• 200 grams of heavy cream
• 50 grams of powdered sugar
• Optional: a dash of cinnamon and tonka bean for added flavor

For Garnish (Optional):

• 120 grams of crushed caramelized nuts (You can replace them with any other toasted crushed nuts or sweet dry cereal flakes. The crunchiness gives the pies a special texture and delightful bite.)

Easy Steps to Bake Your Pumpkin-Chocolate Whoopie Pies

1. Prepare the Batter:

   • In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients for the cookies.
   • In a separate bowl, mix the oil with sugar, egg, baked pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract.
   • Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ones until a smooth batter forms.

2. Bake the Cookies:

   • Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto parchment paper on a baking sheet.
   • Bake these individual cookies at 170 degrees Celsius (340 degrees Fahrenheit) for approximately 9 minutes.

3. Assemble the Whoopie Pies:

   • Once the cookies have completely cooled, it’s time to assemble them into delicious pairs using the creamy filling.

4. Create the Fluffy Filling:

   • For the cream cheese filling, simply whip together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until light and fluffy. Incorporate optional cinnamon and tonka bean for an extra aromatic touch.

5. Finish and Serve:

   • Spread a generous amount of filling onto one cookie and top with another to form each pie.
   • For an added flourish and delightful texture, you can dip the edges of your finished treats in the crushed caramelized nuts.
   • Trust me, these homemade pumpkin-chocolate whoopie pies are incredibly delicious!