PUMPKIN PIE WHOOPIE PIES

Pumpkin Pie Whoopie Pies image

Folks line up for these plump, yummy cookies, oozing with creamy filling. Volunteers from the Federated Church of Marlborough, New Hampshire make them for the Keene Pumpkin Festival.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, water, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until smooth. Spread over the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.