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Pumpkin Whoopie PIes

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Makes 14
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 14
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup +2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 4 oz unsweetened applesauce
Filling
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 Tbsp pure maple syrup OR 1 tsp maple extract
  • 2 Tbsp marshmallow fluff
  • 2 ounces whipped cream cheese

Method
 

Cookies
  1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine. Set aside
  2. In a large bowl, add egg, brown sugar, pumpkin and apple sauce. Mix on medium for 4 to 5 minutes until smooth and light brown in color.
  3. Add flour to egg mixture and mix until combined. Do not over mix
  4. Place 1 tablespoon in each well of a whoopie pie pan or pipe or drop a tablespoon on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Leave about 2 inches between each one.
  5. Bake at 350 for 7 minutes. While they are cooking, prepare filling
Filling
  1. In a bowl, sift confectioners sugar. Add in butter, syrup, marshmallow cream and cream cheese.
  2. Beat until smooth and fluffy. About 4 minutes on med-high
  3. Refrigerate while cookies are cooking and cooling. so it sets up a bit.
Assembly
  1. Place a little less than a tablespoon on the flat side of one cookie, top with another cookie. Store in refrigerator.

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