Pumpkin Wnoopie Pies Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 All purpose flour1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Baking powder1/2 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Ground cinnamon1 Teaspoon
 Ground ginger1 Teaspoon
 1-1/2 cups cooked or canned pumpkin
 All purpose flour1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (FILLING:)
 Salt1 Dash (FILLING:)
 Milk3/4 Cup (16 tbs) (FILLING:)
 Shortening1 Cup (16 tbs) (FILLING:)
 Confectioner’s sugar2 Cup (16 tbs) (FILLING:)
 Vanilla extract2 Teaspoon (FILLING:)

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in vanilla.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger; add to creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in apart onto greased baking sheets; flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Bake at 400° for 10-11 minutes.
Remove to wire racks to cool.
For filling, combine the flour and salt in a saucepan.
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; cook and stir over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until thickened.
Cover and refrigerate until completely cooled.
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
Add chilled milk mixture; beat for 7 minutes or until fluffy.
Spread on the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.
Store in the refrigerator.
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