Pumpkin whoopie pies bring all the best fall flavors together in one portable, creamy dessert. They’re easy to bake, fun to assemble and impossible to resist.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
With an electric mixer, beat oil and sugar together. Add pumpkin and egg and mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
With a piping bag, pipe circles onto baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly browned on edges and spring back when touched.
Cool 5 minutes before moving to cooling rack. Cool completely before icing.
Beat all the ingredients for the filling together until smooth and creamy.
Pipe on spread filling onto one cookie. Top with a second. Do this with remaining cookies.
Put the mini chocolate chips on a flat plate. Roll the whopper pie edges lightly in the mini chips to coat.
Notes
Don’t overmix: Stir until just combined to keep cookies tender. Cool completely: Warm cookies will melt the filling, so let them cool. Use a cookie scoop: Ensures even-sized whoopie pies for better sandwiching.