Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are Fall-inspired treats made with cakey, perfectly spiced pumpkin cookies sandwiched around a cream cheese based filling! Easy to make and so tasty! Be sure to check out the how-to video!
Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together cooled melted butter and sugars. Add pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla and stir very well to combine.
¾ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 2 large eggs, 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Whisk together dry ingredients in a separate bowl and then gradually stir into wet ingredients. Stir until ingredients are thoroughly combined and batter is smooth, but do not over-mix.
Drop batter by rounded tablespoon-sized scoops onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, spacing scoops at least 2" apart. Bake on 375F (190C) for 9 minutes.
Allow to cool on baking sheet before filling with icing.
Icing
Using an electric mixer, cream together butter and cream cheese. Gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined and mixture is smooth and creamy.