When was the last time you had a whoopie pie? It had been years for me, so I decided to combine my love of pumpkin spice and snickerdoodle cookies to make these delicious SWEET treats! I can guarantee your guests will flip over these!
- 1 c. (2 sticks) Butter Softened
- 1 c. Granulated Sugar, Plus 3 Tbsp., divided
- 1 Egg
- 1 t. Vanilla
- 1 c. Canned Pumpkin Puree
- 2 1/2 c. All-Purpose Flour
- 1 t. Cinnamon, Plus 1 1/2 Tbsp., divided
- 1/2 t. Salt
- 1 t. Baking Soda
- 1 t. Baking Powder
- 2 t. Cream of Tartar
- 1 Egg White
- 2 Tbsp. Milk
- 1 t. Vanilla
- 2 c. Powdered Sugar
- 1 Stick Plus 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter, Softened
Preheat oven to 350° F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cream of tarter. Set aside.
In another mixing bowl, beat the butter and 1 cup sugar on medium speed for about 5 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat for 1 minute. Add the pumpkin and beat until well combined.
Turn the mixer to low speed and add the dry ingredients by spoonfuls to the batter. Mix just until well combined. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate dough for one hour.
In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Form the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and roll in the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
Place the balls 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet lined with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Bake for 12 minutes.
Using the whisk attachment on your mixer, beat the egg white for 2 minutes until foamy. Add the milk and vanilla and beat another 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and butter, beat for several minutes to combine.
Add the remaining cup of powdered sugar and beat for 3-4 minutes until cream filling is very light and fluffy.
If you love pumpkin, you are going to LOVE these delicious bites of heaven!
Be sure to check out my full Autumn Nights Get Together, DIY Rustic Jute Napkin Rings, and my DIY Autumn Leaves Garland…everything you need to create a memorable night and finish off this amazing Season!