Have you ever had a whoopie pie before? The name is said to originate from children yelling, “whoopie!” when they found one of these delicious treats in their lunchboxes. These Amish pumpkin whoopie pies are the perfect fall treat. They are soft and fluffy with a delicious marshmallow filling.
I’m a huge fan of fall and a lover of all things pumpkin. I think these pumpkin whoopie pies are the perfect fall dessert. They are a fun treat to make for your friends and family and also for baby showers, potlucks, and bake sales. If you are a pumpkin fan then I’m sure you’ll love these cookies. They are such a yummy treat.
What makes this recipe Amish?
The original whoopie pie recipe or also called gobs originated from Amish kitchens. They are still very popular in the Lancaster, PA area. Whoopie pies are like a soft and fluffy cookie sandwich with a sweet and delicious filling. The first whoopie pies were traditionally chocolate or vanilla but over the years all types of a variations have come about.
Do I need to refrigerate these pumpkin whoopie pies?
These pumpkin whoopie pies do need to be refrigerated because of the filling. They are absolutely delicious but very prone to melting due to the filling.
What is the filling made out of?
The filling is made from marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and softened butter. There are other variations that call for shortening or for egg whites. I have also used whipped topping (think Cool Whip) before when I was out of marshmallow fluff and it was also a very tasty filling for these cookies.
How many whoopie pies does this recipe make?
It seems like you’ll be making a ton of whoopie pies but it will be less since you have to stack the cookies together. This recipe will yield about 10-12 cookies once filled and stacked together.
Amish Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs beaten
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ⅔ cup vegetable or safflower oil
For the filling
- 1.5 cups marshmallow fluff or cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ stick butter slightly softened
Instructions
For the cookies
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and greasing two large cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
- Next add in the wet ingredients except for the eggs.
- Mix well with a hand mixer and then slowly add the beaten eggs in. Mix for about three minutes with a hand mixer on medium speed.
- Drop the dough by heaping tablespoons onto the baking sheets.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about ten minutes or until the edges are slightly browned.
- Set aside to cool.
For the filling
- To make the filling for these whoopie pies, combine the marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and slightly softened butter (do not completely melt the butter) in a mixing bowl.
- Mix well on a low setting and then beat on high for about three minutes until the mixture becomes fluffy.
- Use a tablespoon to spread the mixture on the bottom of half of the cooled cookies and then press them together.
- Refigerate for about 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
- Store any left over cookies in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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Live Love Mom
This looks absolutely amazing and mouth-watering!
Two Pink Peonies
Thank you so much!!
Jen
I’ve never had a whoopie pie but they look really tasty! Thanks for sharing!
Two Pink Peonies
They are really good!
Crystal Garman
Yum! I love pumpkin flavored anything! I’ve never had a whoopie pie! Adding this to my “to-do” recipe list!
Two Pink Peonies
I love pumpkin season! I’m a huge pumpkin spice fan.
Amy Gougler
These sound so tasty! I’m a sucker for sweets especially if it’s pumpkin flavored!
Tabea
I have never even heard of a whoopie pie before, but this sounds amazing!!!
Ngozi
This looks really delicious. I’ve never had a whoopie pie and may attempt this one day. Thanks for sharing
Dawn
Phew, I feel my blood sugar rising just looking at pictures of these! 😉 My boys would LOVE these this fall!
Two Pink Peonies
They are really good! My oldest loves these and my daughter likes them without the filling.
Jacqueline
WHOOPIE!!! I usually have to drive a whole hour to Lancaster to get good whoopie pies, and that’s quite a hike for a little treat (though I definitely made that drive more than once while pregnant!). Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe. I can’t wait to share these with my Little Guy!
Two Pink Peonies
I’m so jealous you live in such close distance to all the good whoopie pies lol at least you can make them at home now.
Janette
ooh these look delicious. I’m excited to try them!
Two Pink Peonies
I hope you enjoy these!
Amy
yum! looks like an oatmeal creme pie!
Two Pink Peonies
Yes, exactly! There are oatmeal whoopie pies as well and they are like the prepackaged oatmeal creme pies you can buy at the store.
Angela Fry
These look amazing! Maybe I’ll make them this weekend!
Two Pink Peonies
Hope you enjoy!
Tk
I need to put this on my list!
Savannah Hoban
This looks amazing! I’m definitely going to have to try these! 😍
rachel
I LOVE whoopie pies! And OMG I never thought to make them with PUMPKIN! Can’t wait to try making these.
Holly Nordenberg
I’ve never heard of this! But I love everything pumpkin, so I am definitely going to try it. Thanks for sharing!!
Ramona
I’m not the best when it comes to pumpkin sweets but this sounds simple and delicious soo will definitely give it a try.
Emily Woodward
Creative recipe! Thanks for sharing
FOODHEAL
A cookie, that’s a pie and it’s a fluffy sandwich! Wow, is there a gluten-free version, please? I’d love to try them.
Christina
So delicious!
Sunrita
What an interesting recipe. First I have heard of a pumpkin one!
michele
Loved how this turned out – delicious and fun to make!
Alexandra
How delicious are these! Always up for a new pumpkin dessert – yum!
Amy
I have never had a whoopie pie before but it sounds divine!
Chef Dennis
Hmm yum! This Amish Pumpkin Whoopie Pies recipe looks absolutely mouthwatering! I can’t believe I’m drooling right now.
Mama Maggie's Kitchen
This dish looks SO deliciously good. I wish I could eat that right now!