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Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
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Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

These whoopie pies make for a great spongy cookie on their own – the cookies almost taste a bit like muffin tops. Two spiced cookies are paired together with whipped butter, cream cheese and maple syrup to sweeten.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 pies
Author: Carrie Vitt

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (or coconut oil)
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup I prefer a light honey such as clover
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup pure pumpkin purée
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons coconut flour add an extra teaspoon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and adjust rack to middle position. Whisk together melted butter, honey, eggs, pumpkin purée, and vanilla. In a separate bowl whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt. Pour flour mixture into wet mixture and whisk until just mixed.
  • Using a 2-inch ice cream scoop, drop 18 mounds this will only make 9 pies, since you need 2 mounds per pie batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 12 minutes, until springy to the touch. Cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Whisk together the butter, cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla until fluffy (if it’s not sweet enough for your taste, simply add a bit more maple syrup). Spread the flat side of 8 cakes with the cream cheese frosting and top with another cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2915IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1.2mg