Ingredients
- For the Pumpkin Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups lightly packed brown sugar
- ½ cup canola oil
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Maple Mascarpone Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a large bowl, beat together brown sugar, canola oil, ½ cup butter, pumpkin purée, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Dough will be soft and sticky.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) onto baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes or until they spring back lightly when pressed. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat mascarpone and remaining ½ cup butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well between additions.
- Add maple syrup and remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat until light and creamy.
- Pipe or spoon filling onto the flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Chill the filled whoopie pies for 30 minutes before serving to help the filling set.
- For extra flair, roll the edges in chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Cookies can be made a day in advance and stored separately before filling.
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
