Pumpkin Whoopie Pies for Fall

These pumpkin whoopie pies are a fun and delicious part of autumn baking! Make these fun whoopie cakes as a cute holiday or fall dessert.

It’s fall, and that means things are getting pretty exciting around here. Why is that? Because each year, I try one or more new pumpkin desserts I’ve never made before!

This year? The chosen recipe was pumpkin whoopie pies. And it totally made sense . . . we’ve done carrot cake for Easter, Halloween whoopie pies, and Christmas whoopie pies.

It was time to make something just for autumn!

This recipe is perfect. You’ll love combination of soft, spiced pumpkin cookies and luscious cream cheese filling. These are perfect for autumn gatherings, dessert tables, or a special treat anytime.

Add these to the stable of pumpkin spice delights that includes fudge and monkey bread.

You HAVE to make these, especially if you’ve never had whoopie pies.

You’re going to love them, I promise! Before we get into making the whoopies, I want to give you some tips for success. If you don’t need them, just scroll down to the recipe.

Now that you know all the secrets of success, are you ready for the recipe? Here’s what ingredients you’re going to need for these pumpkin pie whoopie pies:

For the Pumpkin Cookies

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Filling

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Things to Remember

• Pair up cookies that are similar in size and shape to make the best looking sandwiches.
• Don’t overfill the whoopie pies as this can make them messy to eat. A few tablespoons of filling should be sufficient for each cookie.
• These pies tend to taste better (to me) after the flavors have melded together. You can store them in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight before serving.
• Store the assembled whoopie pies in an airtight container to prevent them from drying out and to maintain their freshness. They can stay refrigerated for up to ten days, and can be frozen for up to two months.

The bright and colorful holiday sprinkles really add something, don’t you think? You can use any small or large sprinkle mix you like! It’s fun to use shapes, too.

Get the printable recipe for these whoopie pies below:

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If you enjoyed these pumpkin whoopie pies, I’d love for you to check out these other pumpkin recipes:

Cheesecake Brownies • Dessert Dip • Linzer Cookies • Mini Pies • Pancakes • Pie Spice • Smoothie • Trifle