While I’ve personally never loved the pumpkin spiced latte as a beverage, I do love flavoring desserts after it. Pumpkin, spices, and cream are a beautiful pairing for a number of sweets, and these whoopie pies bring the famous drink to a different level.

Makes around 11 Whoopee Pies

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Bake Time: 14 Minutes

Total Time: 1 Hr

Ingredients:

2 ¼ Cups (280g) All Purpose Flour

1 Tsp (3g) Baking Soda

2 Tsp (8g) Ground Cinnamon

1 1/4 Tsp (5g) Ground Ginger

½ Tsp (2g) Ground Cloves

1 Tsp (4g) Ground Nutmeg

½ Tsp (2g) Salt

1 Cup (220g) Brown Sugar, Packed

1/2 Cup (120g) Pumpkin Puree

1 Cup (240mL) Buttermilk

½ Cup (120mL) Vegetable Oil

1 Large Egg

1 ½ Tsp (6g) Vanilla Extract

  For the Filling:

1/2 Cup (113g) Unsalted Butter, Softened

4 Oz (115g) Cream Cheese, Softened

1/8 Tsp Salt

2 Tsp (8g) Vanilla Extract

2 Cups (150g) Icing Sugar

Directions:

1.     Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees F (190C) and place the racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line a few cookie sheets with parchment paper.

2.     In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients with a whisk and set aside.

3.     In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine the rest of the ingredients with a whisk then pour into the dry, mixing gently until just combined.

4.     Using a 1 ¾ inch cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop the batter on the pans leaving 2 inches of space between each one. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the centers. Allow to cool on the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

5.     Make the filling by creaming the butter and cream cheese together for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add the salt and vanilla and mix again until smooth.

6.     Add the icing sugar and mix until smooth, then spread or pipe the filling on half of the whoopee pie cakes, turning them upside down so the flat sides are facing up for the filling. Put the other haves of the cakes on top to make the sandwiches and enjoy!

-Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.