Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Description

This is the perfect treat to make when your child has friends over. Everyone will love the flavor of these pumpkin whoopie pies!

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Ingredients

For the Buttercream Filling:

• 1 egg white
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
• 3/4 cup shortening

For the Cookies:

• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 1/2 cups roasted and pureed pumpkin
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

Directions

For the filling:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine the egg white, milk, vanilla extract, and 1 cup of the powdered sugar, then mix on high speed until the mixture is creamy and light.
2. Add shortening and remaining cup of sugar, and whip on high speed until very light, about 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
3. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

For the cookies:

1. In a large bowl, blend together brown sugar and oil with a spoon until well combined.
2. Add pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla and continue to stir until smooth.
3. Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices, and then add to the wet ingredients, stirring only until combined (be careful not to overmix).
4. Use two large spoons and scoop small balls of dough. Place on parchment paper.
5. Bake cookies for about 10-12 minutes, until they begin to turn golden.
6. Let cool completely before sandwiching cookies together with the filling.