Instructions

• For the cookie dough:
• In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar and vegetable oil until well mixed.
• Add pumpkin puree and eggs, mix until smooth.
• In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger powder, and cloves.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
• Stir in vanilla extract.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are set and slightly golden brown.
• Allow the cookies to cool completely before filling.
• For the cream filling:
• In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
• See Whoopie Cookie Filling Recipe here on this site.
• Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
• Serve and enjoy these delicious pumpkin whoopie pies!
• Variation: Adding 1/2 cup ground black walnuts gives these cookies a special delicious flavor!