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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Marshmallow filling

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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:9/17/18
Updated:2/6/25
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These incredible pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft and fluffy pumpkin cake-like cookies and a layer of marshmallow filling sandwiched in between. It’s a fun and perfect little treat you can eat right out of your hands.

These incredible pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft and fluffy pumpkin cake-like cookies and a layer of marshmallow filling sandwiched in between. It’s a fun and perfect little treat you can eat right out of your hands.

Whoopie Pies are easier to make than you might think. They might even be my very favorite pumpkin dessert and pumpkin whoopie pies don’t last very long in my house. Everyone loves them and they’re the perfect handheld treat!

What Is A Whoopie Pie?

A whoopie pie is usually 2 pieces of cake, squashed together with a creamy filling in the middle. The cake can be chocolate, vanilla, gingerbread or in this case pumpkin.

These incredible pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft and fluffy pumpkin cake-like cookies and a layer of marshmallow filling sandwiched in between. It’s a fun and perfect little treat you can eat right out of your hands.

Where Is The Whoopie Pie From?

Whoopie pies are considered a New England phenomenon and a Pennsylvania Amish tradition. They have also been known as a “gobs” in Western Pennsylvania. These taste just like the whoopie pies you buy in Amish markets in Lancaster County!

Have you been to an Amish market? Growing up near Amish Country, I’ve been to quite a few. If there’s anything you should take from an Amish Market it’s this: The Amish know how to bake. Bread, cookies, cinnamon rolls, pies, chocolate candies… and pumpkin whoopie pies. (PS.  Check out my Amish Stuffing!)

Oh whoopie pies!

How To Make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies:

While walking around Marshall’s a few days ago, I spotted a Whoopie Pie pan on the sale rack. This baby was $5.

These incredible pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft and fluffy pumpkin cake-like cookies and a layer of marshmallow filling sandwiched in between. It’s a fun and perfect little treat you can eat right out of your hands.

I believe I earned it as I had to stand in line for 30 minutes for it. I knew Whoopie Pies were in my future, but I wasn’t expecting to come across a pan. Actually, I didn’t even know they made Whoopie Pie pans. The pan works great as it creates the perfect pie shapes.

I love it! What a great $5 investment! Don’t you just love it when you bag a great bargain and get to use it almost immediately?

These incredible pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft and fluffy pumpkin cake-like cookies and a layer of marshmallow filling sandwiched in between. It’s a fun and perfect little treat you can eat right out of your hands.

The whoopie pie cakes are easy to make. Start by mixing the oil and brown sugar. Add in the pumpkin purée and eggs. Mix to incorporate them well.

These incredible pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft and fluffy pumpkin cake-like cookies and a layer of marshmallow filling sandwiched in between. It’s a fun and perfect little treat you can eat right out of your hands.

Next add in flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, and the cloves. I like to sift my dry ingredients in all cake recipes. This gives the cake a soft, and airy feel.

Now that you have the batter, using a spoon, transfer it onto the Whoopie Pie pan. If you don’t have a pan, you can always use a baking sheet. If you’re using a baking sheet, try to ensure that your batter forms a good circular shape. The better the shape of your batter, the better looking your pies will come out.

These incredible pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft and fluffy pumpkin cake-like cookies and a layer of marshmallow filling sandwiched in between. It’s a fun and perfect little treat you can eat right out of your hands.

What Is Whoopie Pie Filling Made From?

A traditional whoopie filling is a marshmallow filling, like this one, but different kinds of buttercream and frosting recipes are widely used too.

How To Make Whoopie Pie Filling:

While your whoopie pie cakes are cooling, it’s time to move to the whoopie pie filling recipe.

This whoopie pie filling recipe calls for one egg white. There are quite a few ways to get this done. But my technique is to crack a little hole in the egg, so the yolk stays inside while the white comes out.

These incredible pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft and fluffy pumpkin cake-like cookies and a layer of marshmallow filling sandwiched in between. It’s a fun and perfect little treat you can eat right out of your hands.

Whisk in the rest of the ingredients to get a fluffy batter. You might have to do this for a good 10 minutes.

We needed a creamy filling for this whoopie pie filling recipe. And boy, was this marshmallow filling delicious? I might have eaten 4 spoonfuls of it before even filling one pie.

These incredible pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft and fluffy pumpkin cake-like cookies and a layer of marshmallow filling sandwiched in between. It’s a fun and perfect little treat you can eat right out of your hands.

As soon as you start to put a little bit of cream on top, the world gets a little better. You can also freeze this whoopie pie filling recipe for up to 2 months, for later use.

These incredible pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft and fluffy pumpkin cake-like cookies and a layer of marshmallow filling sandwiched in between. It’s a fun and perfect little treat you can eat right out of your hands.

Transfer the filling onto your cakes. Squash the filling with the second cake. The world becomes just perfect.

Is it just me or does anyone else see a bunch of smiling mouths when they look at a bunch of Whoopie Pies?

These incredible pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft and fluffy pumpkin cake-like cookies and a layer of marshmallow filling sandwiched in between. It’s a fun and perfect little treat you can eat right out of your hands.

Serve immediately. You can also wrap these pumpkin whoopie pies individually in plastic wrap for storing.

Do Whoopie Pies Need To Be Refrigerated?

You can bake the cakes a day before assembling the whoopie pies; store them unfilled at room temperature. Once the pies are assembled, refrigerate them in an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh for a couple of days.

Hope you enjoy this Amish Whoopie Pie Recipe as much as I do!

Other Pumpkin Desserts You’re Sure To Love:

If you’ve been following my recipes, you know that I love all-things pumpkin. And once fall comes, you’ve got to have pumpkin desserts on the menu!

Sadly, I had to use my last batch of frozen pumpkin puree. Don’t worry though I have a few more pumpkins to cut open and get purée out of! More Pumpkin desserts to look forward to? Possibly, yes!

If you’re just as obsessed with pumpkin desserts, I suggest trying out my Pumpkin Pancakes, Pumpkin Scones, Healthy Pumpkin Cookies and Fresh Pumpkin Pie.

These incredible pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft and fluffy pumpkin cake-like cookies and a layer of marshmallow filling sandwiched in between. It’s a fun and perfect little treat you can eat right out of your hands.

Love whoopie pies? Try my other whoopie pie recipes:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies
Birthday Party Vanilla Whoopie Pies
Vanilla Whoopie Pie With Marshmallow Cream Filling 

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These incredible pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft and fluffy pumpkin cake-like cookies and a layer of marshmallow filling sandwiched in between. It’s a fun and perfect little treat you can eat right out of your hands.
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Marshmallow filling

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These incredible pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft and fluffy pumpkin cake-like cookies and a layer of marshmallow filling sandwiched in between. It’s a fun and perfect little treat you can eat right out of your hands.
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
Total Time 22 minutes minutes
serves 12

Ingredients

For the pies

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

For the cream filling

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup marshmallow creme
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter – softened
  • 1 egg white

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly spray your baking sheet or Whoopie Pie pan with nonstick spray.
  • Combine oil and brown sugar. Mix in pumpkin and egg until well combined.
  • Add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Mix until all combined.
  • Drop spoonfuls of pie batter onto a baking sheet or Whoopie Pie pan. If using a baking sheet, try to make it as circular as possible as this will be your pie shape.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Spread cream filling on one pie, while using another pie to press it down.
  • Enjoy immediately or wrap in plastic wrap to store.

For cream filling

  • In a large bowl, beat together all of the ingredients until fluffy.

Notes

You can bake the cakes a day before assembling the whoopie pies; store them unfilled at room temperature. Once the pies are assembled, refrigerate them in an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh for a couple of days.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 325kcal (16%)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Pennsylvania Dutch
Keyword: pumpkin whoopie pies
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  1. Kathryn Doherty says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Whoopie pies for everyone — I’m so in for this plan! And yes, I see only smiling faces looking back at me – such a happy sight! Can’t wait to try these 🙂

    Reply
  2. Jen Nikolaus says

    November 7, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    I’ve been to Amish Country once and it was such a cool experience. They sure do know how to bake! I was laughing when you said you had to wait in line for 30 minutes at Marshall’s – that always happens to me whenever I go there, lol! These whoopee pies look crazy delicious. I need to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing at Saturday Night Fever – pinning now!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 10, 2013 at 6:05 pm

      Glad I’m not the only one who has had to stand in line at Marshall’s, it’s always a madhouse!

      Reply
  3. Laura Dembowski says

    November 6, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    I looooooove pumpkin whoopie pies! The Baked bakery recipes is crazy good. I make it over and over and over. And I made homemade marshmallow fluff for the middle. I always roast my own pumpkins too. Some are headed in the oven now. I need to make whoopie pies with them!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 6, 2013 at 8:17 pm

      Enjoy them Laura!

      Reply
  4. Mary Frances says

    November 5, 2013 at 11:37 am

    I bet it would be hard… no, impossible… to eat just one of these. Yum!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 5, 2013 at 1:28 pm

      I totally agree, it’s hard! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    November 4, 2013 at 2:08 am

    Great idea for the Butterfingers! They’re awesome I bet! You know, I have a whoopie pie pan AND I make pumpkin whoopie pies but not in the whoopie pie pan – just freeform on a Silpat. Go figure!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 4, 2013 at 6:49 pm

      Give it a try Averie, the shapes it makes are near perfect!

      Reply
  6. Jamie Snyder says

    November 3, 2013 at 2:08 am

    Wow. These look delicious. I have been looking for pumpkin ideas and I can’t wait to try these. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 3, 2013 at 3:14 pm

      Enjoy Jamie!

      Reply
  7. Tara @ Live a Sweet Life says

    November 3, 2013 at 12:48 am

    Amish treats are always the best! Pumpkin whoopie pies sound like something I need to try asap 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 3, 2013 at 3:14 pm

      I hope you try them Tara!

      Reply
  8. Gloria // Simply Gloria says

    November 2, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    I’ve debated about purchasing one of those pans… but now I can really tell that they make such perfect whoopie pies. Which I love! (Especially pumpkin!) I’ve never been near an Amish Market. Don’t even think there are not any out here in Utah– just polygamy…everywhere! (And, I mean…everywhere!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 3, 2013 at 3:18 pm

      If you see a pan on sale, I would definitely get it Gloria!

      Reply
  9. ashley - baker by nature says

    November 1, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    We grew up near an Amish Market, too! Love them. And these whoopie pies look perfect!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 3, 2013 at 3:25 pm

      Then you know the wonder of the Amish goods! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Nora @ Buttercream Fanatic says

    November 1, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Best $5 ever spend. No contest! Whoopie pies sort of had their moment in the sun and then everyone forgot about them. I’m glad you didn’t! They are so, so good!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 3, 2013 at 3:26 pm

      I can’t get enough of them! They’re in my dreams at night. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Josie - Best Frozen Yogurt says

    November 1, 2013 at 3:06 am

    Hi Pamela, Really a great to find your blog and go through the recipe you have shared. It look to healthy and delicious. Thank you for sharing with us.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 3, 2013 at 3:29 pm

      Enjoy Josie!

      Reply
  12. Cass @foodmyfriend says

    November 1, 2013 at 1:16 am

    These look so delicious! I wish I could grab one right through the screen. We don’t have Amish people in Australia… unfortunately or I would know what a whoopie pie is meant to taste like!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 3, 2013 at 3:30 pm

      Hope you give these a try Cass, they’re yummy if I do say so myself. 😉

      Reply
  13. Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    October 31, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Our local farmer’s market brings quite a few Amish, and you are totally right – the baked goods are SO amazing! (The produce is pretty darn good, too!) My favorite – the pretzel bread. SOOO good!!!
    These whoopie pies just made my day. I {heart} pumpkin and I also {heart} whoopie pies. So I kinda feel like this is just calling my name! 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:46 pm

      They always have great produce too, it’s such a great time at the market! Enjoy these Whoopie Pies!

      Reply
  14. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    October 31, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    oh my oh my! Now these are my kind of Fall treat.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:44 pm

      Yum Yum Yum! Enjoy Nicole!

      Reply
  15. Liz says

    October 31, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Oh, do these look terrific! I hope my next batch looks as good as yours…and I’ll drefinitely add the butterfinger crumbs! YUM!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:44 pm

      Enjoy Liz!

      Reply
  16. Pam says

    October 31, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Oh my… these have me drooling & I know my kids would LOVE THEM!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:44 pm

      Hope you all enjoy Pam!

      Reply
  17. Abbie @ Needs Salt says

    October 31, 2013 at 11:33 am

    Oh my goodness I LOVE Amish markets! They make the best animal crackers ever. <3 and pretty much everything else.
    These whoopie pies look awesome! pinned. 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:42 pm

      I gotta pick up some animal crackers next time! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

    October 31, 2013 at 10:53 am

    I love whoopie pies but I’ve never made them. These look so soft and delicious. Love love love your addition of sprinkling crumbled butterfingers! Yummo. 🙂
    Happy Halloween!!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 3, 2013 at 3:36 pm

      Hope you give them a try Tina!

      Reply
  19. Dina says

    October 31, 2013 at 10:29 am

    they look great! funny, the best one i had was from an amish market!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:43 pm

      Glad to hear that Dina, they are the best right from the market!

      Reply
  20. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says

    October 31, 2013 at 9:41 am

    I agree. It’s hard to stop at one!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:43 pm

      Totally agree on that one! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says

    October 31, 2013 at 5:44 am

    Seriously, these whoopie pies are making me drooling right now! How did you make them so perfect? Oh, right, you are telling us how to make them documenting every step with fantastic pictures. Thanks for sharing, I’m pinning and saving the recipe!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:42 pm

      So glad you enjoyed these Whoopie Pies Daniela!

      Reply
  22. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    October 31, 2013 at 2:13 am

    I’ve never had whoopie pies before (shocker, I know!), and now all I want is this pumpkin pies! Love love love!!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:41 pm

      Hope you get some girl!

      Reply
  23. Koko says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    An Amish market? How cool…I would love to go to one!

    I was about to say that your whoopie pies looked soo perfect, but that pan has gotta help! The right tool for the job! They look awesome 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:41 pm

      Thanks Koko! The market is full of goodies!

      Reply
  24. Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says

    October 30, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Yum, these whoopie pies look absolutely perfect for my cup of coffee tomorrow morning! Love the extra butterfinger crumb coating on the edges!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:40 pm

      That sounds one perfect breakfast! 🙂

      Reply
  25. Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says

    October 30, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    LOVE these dressed up whoopie pies! No – its not just you – looking at your photos had me grinning from ear to ear!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:40 pm

      That makes me super happy to hear!

      Reply
  26. Jeanette says

    October 30, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    So interesting – I used to visit Amish country when I was a kid but don’t remember whoopie pies. I do remember shoofly pie though. These look fantastic!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:39 pm

      Thanks Jeanette!

      Reply
  27. Monica says

    October 30, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    Absolutely see the smiling mouths! Your whoppie pies came out great – I’ve never made them and always been curious as to whether the pans work well. Now I know! Enjoy Halloween – weather looks good!!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:39 pm

      Glad you see those smiles too Monica! 🙂

      Reply
  28. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    October 30, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    Oh my gosh! I totally need that whoopee pie pan. I love to make whoopee pies, but it is so hard to make them uniform without a pan. I spend like 5 minutes trying to pair together the ones that are the same size and shape! Love the idea of adding butterfingers. Yum! Happy Halloween!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      Hi Christin, I totally know what you mean about trying to keep their shape even, this pan saves all those problems!

      Reply
  29. Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says

    October 30, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    Gorgeous whoopie pies!!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      Thanks Jennifer!

      Reply
  30. amy @ fearless homemaker says

    October 30, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    I love whoopie pies and pumpkin are probably my favorite kind. Yours look SO good and I love that you rolled some of ’em in crushed candy. YUM!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      Thanks Amy! Enjoy!

      Reply
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