Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies

A fluffy, pumpkin-spiced filling is sandwiched between two soft, chocolate chip-studded cookies for the ultimate fall treat.

By @buzzfeedtasty

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Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
• 0.5 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 0.25 cup butter
• 1.5 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, beat together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until well combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
8. Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly browned. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. To make the filling, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Spread the filling on the flat side of half of the cookies and top with the remaining cookies.