Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin (not pie filling)
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
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Pinch of salt
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1/2 tablespoon water
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1/2 cup pecans
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6 ounces cream cheese, softened
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3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
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Pinch of salt
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1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon bourbon (optional; substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
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