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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Delightful pumpkin-spiced whoopie pies layered with rich brown butter cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients

  • 57 grams salted butter, melted
  • 166 mL vegetable oil
  • 440 grams brown sugar, packed
  • 39 grams granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 660 grams canned pumpkin (not pie filling)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 390 grams all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 1.25 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp ground cloves

Frosting Ingredients

  • 127 grams salted butter additional butter for frosting
  • 170 grams cream cheese softened
  • 360 grams powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Brown the butter: melt butter in a saucepan until deep golden and nutty aroma, then cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350℉, line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Mix melted butter, oil, sugars, eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and fold until just combined. Drop 2 tbsp batter onto sheets and bake 12-13 mins. Cool completely.
  • Make frosting: beat cooled butter and cream cheese, then gradually add powdered sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and mix until smooth.
  • Assemble: frost the flat sides of the cookies and sandwich together. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve immediately or store in fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

For best results, chill the frosting before piping and ensure cookies are fully cooled before assembling.
Keyword Pumpkin