mini pumpkin whoopie pies w/ cinnamon c.c. icing

Recipe by
Cara H.
Belleville, PA

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yield 30 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mini pumpkin whoopie pies w/ cinnamon c.c. icing

  • CAKE WET INGREDIENTS
  • 15 oz
    canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 4 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • CAKE DRY INGREDIENTS
  • 3 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    clove, ground
  • 1/4 tsp
    allspice, ground
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE ICING
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese
  • 8 oz
    unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon

How To Make mini pumpkin whoopie pies w/ cinnamon c.c. icing

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400°
  • 2
    Set out Cream cheese and butter to soften for icing
  • 3
    In a small bowl combine all dry ingredients and mix with a whisk
  • 4
    In a large bowl cream together wet ingredients using a mixer
  • 5
    Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in 1/2 increments
  • 6
    Once all ingredients are combined scoop batter, using a 1 inch cookie scoop, onto parchment lined cookie sheets
  • 7
    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes
  • 8
    While cake is baking make icing:
  • 9
    Cream together butter, vanilla and cream cheese
  • 10
    Add powdered sugar one cup at a time
  • 11
    Add cinnamon last
  • 12
    Ice whoopie pies once they have completely cooled

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