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Last updated on September 13th, 2024 at 04:47 pm
Whoopie pies delight just about everyone who tries them. You might be surprised to learn it all started with the Amish in Pennsylvania over a century ago. Once the tasty concept gained popularity and went commercial, it quickly swept New England. Eventually, the cream-filled sandwich cookie could be found throughout the entire nation, and became one of the most popular American desserts.
According to legend, whoopie pies get their name from what an Amish child would exclaim upon finding one of them in his lunch. At the time, the treat was customarily made with a leftover batter that used vegetable shortening rather than butter for its creation. The traditional flavor of whoopie pie is chocolate, but we’ve come a long way since then. Pumpkin whoopie pies might be my favorite, especially during the fall season when I get a craving for pumpkin spice everything.
The Secret(s) to Our Amish Whoopie Pie Recipe
There are two parts to making the perfect whoopie pie. The cake and the cream filling. The pumpkin cake in my recipe is made with yellow cake mix, which combines with the pumpkin puree for the ideal texture and flavor. For the cream filling, I don’t just use marshmallow cream, which you might find in some recipes. This cream filling recipe provides exactly the right consistency and yum factor you want in your pumpkin whoopie pies.
Homemade Taste that’s Easy to Make
All the ingredients for this Amish whoopie pie recipe are easy to find at your grocery store, and you probably already have many of them in your pantry. Then, it’s just as easy as mixing them together. This is such an easy recipe. Just bake the batter, and add filling. With such minimal effort, you’ll be surprised at the homemade taste. You just may be able to convince your friends you picked them up on a roadside stand in Pennsylvania.
Scoop out balls of batter using a tablespoon or small scoop. Then bake until the cookies spring back when touched–about 13 to 15 minutes.
Ice the flat side of each cookie (after they’ve cooled) and create a “sandwich.” Continue icing and creating your whoopie pies, and then serve and enjoy!
Amish Whoopie Pie Recipe -- Pumpkin with Marshmallow Cream Filling
Ingredients
Pumpkin Cookies
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 15 oz. Can of Libby's pumpkin
- ½ cup oil
Cream Filling
- 2 ½ tsp vanilla
- 2 sticks softened butter
- 1 ½– 2 cups marshmallow cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line cookie sheet(s) with parchment paper
- In a medium bowl, combine cake mix, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin, and oil. Using a mixer, blend until smooth.
- Scoop out balls of batter using a tablespoon or small scoop. Place each ball of dough about two inches apart. Bake for 13-15 minutes until the tops of cookies spring back when touched.
- Let fully cool to room temperature.
Cream Filling
- In a medium bowl, add butter and mix with mixer until it looks smooth and creamy.
- Slowly add powdered sugar, marshmallow cream, and vanilla until well incorporated.
- Spoon cream filling into an icing bag and squeeze about a tablespoon of filling onto one pumpkin cookie and then sandwich together. Continue, until all your whoopie pies are complete.
These are so moist and delicious and taste completely homemade. I hope you love this Amish whoopie pie recipe as much as I do!
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Michael Coovert
These must be incredible. I love anything pumpkin.
Kari B
These are so delicious! I love having at least one every Fall, but I’ve never made them myself.
Shirley O
My grandchildren would really enjoy these. They look so yummy!
Jeanna Massman
These look delicious! My grandson would love helping me make them.
nbo
these look nice!
Holly Thomas
I love new recipes for pumpkin!
Donna
These look so delicious. Pumpkin is my favorite fall flavor!
Asia
This looks creamy and delish
Ronald Gagnon
It would be very hard NOT to love them as much as you do….bring them on…Please
Leela
They look so good!
K
Yum! I have to make these!!
Heather Swanson
fun to make & eat!
Dana Rodriguez
I am not a fan of pumpkin at all. But these DO look good!
gloria patterson
I am not a pumplin fan but I have friends and family who loves pumpkin. this looks simple to make and they would love it………. sharing with them
Barrie
These look delish! LOVE anything pumpkin.
ashok
Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.
megan allen
I love all things pumpkin! Thank you for sharing!