The Story:
So I guess these are technically “whoopie pies,” though the word “whoopie” sort of grosses me out. Anyway… one of my favorite treats that I’ve made is my Homemade Oreos. They are so rich and creamy and everyone always loves them I wanted to make a pumpkin version for the Fall season. And oh my. This is the second time I have made them in less than a week. If you don’t give these babies a try, you are crazy.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies
Ingredients
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake Cookies:
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1 bag mini chocolate chips
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 2 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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Directions:
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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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2. Mix spice cake mix and pumpkin pie spice together.
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3. Add pumpkin and applesauce and mix until combined
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4. Mix in chocolate chips.
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5. Spoon golf ball sized dough balls onto parchment paper and bake for 11-14 minutes or until the tops are cooked.
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6. Place onto cooling racks, and make sure they are completely cooled before assembling.
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7. Filling: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Beat for 2-3 minutes.
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8. Assemble cookie sandwiches by piping filling into the bottom side of half the cookies (or simply use a spoon).
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9. Refrigerate cookies until chilled, about 1 hour. This helps the filling not to gush out when you eat them, and plus, they just taste better cold.
I CANNOT WAIT to try these. My husbands favorite cookies are chocolate chip pumpkin cookies and whoopie pies…He is gonna think he's died and gone to heaven!! Thanks in advance for a happy hubby!:)
YUMMMMM! oh my gosh Lizzie I am making these… um today.
I have recently become obsessed with whoopie pies…and everything pumpkin for the holidays. So I'm all over this.
Lizzie, I just wanted to drop you a note and say that I referred your site to my friend for her daughters wedding. They served Andes Mint, Lemon Cupcakes and two more that I can't remember! lol
Anyway, Thank you for the wonderful site! It was an amazing wedding and the cupcakes were delicious thanks to you 🙂
Oh yes, AND I will be making these pumpkin creation! My son will be in heaven!!
Just found your site. Everything looks so good. I just hope I can still make it taste good and be gluten free too! Wish me luck.
Thanks for making the pumpkin version! I just made these yesterday! They came out great. I made my frosting a little less sweet than you had. One thing I did notice is the next day they were incredibly gooey so I put them back in the oven this morning to dry them out a little.
Why does whoopie gross you out? Why are people calling whoopie pies homemade oreos? I am so glad I was born in Eastern Maine. These look delicious. I am looking for a recipe for tomorrow.
I guess is just reminds me of a whoopee cushion… haha. But these are amazing!
Found this recipe on Pinterest and decided to try them for my son’s teacher for Thanksgiving. All I have to say is…there may not be any for him to take to her tomorrow. These are DELICIOUS!!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Oh my! I have to try these out!!! 🙂 Thanks for the recipe.