AMISH PUMPKIN WHOOPIE PIES

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I first sampled these whoopie pies after my daughter Alisha choose them, after winning a prize for a cake walk, at a school Fall festival. We enjoyed them on the way home that night! We liked them so much, The next day, I ask the secretary in the office if she knew who had brought these whoopie pies in for the cake walk. The...

Provided by Dana S.

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 c pure pumpkin
2 egg yolks
2 c light brown sugar
1 c vegetable oil
3 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c buter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 lb powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Mix flour, spices, baking powder and baking soda.
  • 2. In a separate bowl, beat together pumpkin, egg yolks, brown sugar, oil and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients, beating well.
  • 3. Drop by tablespoonful onto lightly greased or parchment lined baking sheet.
  • 4. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 12 to 15 minutes, do not overbake.
  • 5. Let cool one minute on cookie sheet, then remove to wire cooling rack.
  • 6. For Filling: Beat 1/2 cup butter, 8-oz. soft cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • 7. Gradually add in one pound of confectioners' sugar and beat until creamy.
  • 8. Spread cream cheese filling generously between 2 cookies.

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