Pumpkin Whoopie Pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper / silicone baking sheets.

Step 3

Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 4

Cream together the sugar and butter, until light and fluffy.

Step 5

Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Beat until everything is thoroughly combined.

Step 6

Slowly add in the flour mixture. Mix until almost completely combined.

Step 7

Add in the chocolate chips and mix thoroughly.

Step 8

Drop the dough by large tablespoons full onto prepared baking sheets. Leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until set and edges are golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from sheets to cool completely on wire racks.

Step 11

Combine cream cheese and 1 Tablespoon of cream in a mixing bowl and mix until soft and smooth.

Step 12

Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Mix until well combined, add the Tablespoon of cream a bit at a time until the filling is smooth and creamy.

Step 13

Place a large spoonful of the filling onto the bottom of a cookie.

Step 14

Top the filling with another pumpkin cookie and press just slightly so that it all sticks together in one lovely sandwich cookie.

Step 15

Repeat until all the cookies are used up.