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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

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These Pumpkin Whoopie Pies embrace fall flavors in soft cookies with a creamy marshmallow filling. Perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pureed pumpkin (1 can)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups marshmallow fluff
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon caramel extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped and toasted pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, along with vanilla and pumpkin; mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients and gradually add to wet mixture.
  • Stir in sour cream and mix briefly.
  • Scoop batter onto baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets and then on a cooling rack.
  • Whip together filling ingredients until fluffy.
  • Fill cookies with marshmallow filling and optionally roll edges in pecans.

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Notes

Ensure shortening and butter are at room temperature for best results.
Use lightly toasted pecans for enhanced flavor.
Avoid overmixing for soft cookies.

  • Author: dani
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg