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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Spiced Maple Cream {Paleo + Vegan option}

A healthier version of the classic whoopie pie with nutrient-dense pumpkin puree and fall spices. Fun for adults and kids alike.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 -9 large pies

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

  • 1 cup creamy no-salt-added raw nut butter Cashew, Pecan, or Almond
  • 1 cup plain pumpkin purée
  • 2 large pastured eggs lightly beaten, or 2 egg replacers
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Spiced Maple Cream

  • 8 ounces organic cream cheese or palm shortening at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup plain pumpkin purée
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup maple sugar can sub coconut sugar
  • 4 tablespoons coconut butter softened (heat in microwave for about 20 seconds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1-3 tablespoons coconut flour optional

Instructions
 

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and line 2 baking sheets with Silpats or parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large mixing bowl, add nut butter, eggs or replacers, pumpkin, maple syrup, and vanilla. Beat on medium until combined and smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Sift together dry ingredients, then add to wet ingredients with mixer on low. Mix until just combined. The dough will be a bit loose and sticky.
  • Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and plop on a baking sheet, using the back of a spoon to swirl the dough together into an even layer. Continue with remaining dough, leaving 1-2 inches of space in between each.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and set, but centers are still soft.
  • Remove from the oven, place baking sheets on cooling racks, and let cool completely. Pies must be cool before removing from the pan and filling with cream.

Spiced Maple Cream

  • Add all ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium-high until light and fluffy. Adjust seasons to taste.
  • If you prefer a thicker filling, add coconut flour until desired texture is reached. You will likely need flour if using cream cheese, but may not with palm shortening.

Assembly

  • Using a large spatula, remove cooled whoopie pies from the pan.
  • Take one half and dollop 2-3 tablespoons cream in the center. Top with a second pie and smoosh together slightly to spread out the cream. Repeat with remaining whoopie pies.
  • Store pies in the refrigerator. They can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.

Notes

*For a Vegan version, use egg replacers and maple syrup as a sweetener.
**If you cannot find maple sugar, sub coconut sugar instead. You could also double the maple syrup but you may need extra flour to thicken the dough.
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