Sweet Traditions
(Family Features) - Family gatherings...favorite holiday decorations...the wonderful smells of baked goods - the holidays are full of familiar rituals and special memories. Traditions are part of what make the season so enjoyable.
For many, this time of year means baking family favorites - how many times do people ask you to make Grandma's bread pudding or your special cookies? The holidays wouldn't be the same without them.
Pumpkin treats are perfect for holiday baking. The mellow, sweet flavor blends beautifully with spices, citrus and nuts. Pumpkin is a versatile and delicious addition to any holiday tradition.
Kids will love helping with the Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies. The recipe makes a lot, which is good - these bite-sized cuties are irresistible.
For more ways to make baking with pumpkin a tradition in your home, visit VeryBestBaking.com.
Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Ingredients
Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1 cup Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Preparation
- For Cookies: PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or line four baking sheets with parchment paper.
- COMBINE flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt in medium bowl. Beat butter and sugar in large mixer bowl on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add pumpkin and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Stir in flour mixture until combined. Drop by heaping measuring teaspoons onto prepared baking sheets. (A total of 72 cookies are needed for the recipe.)
- BAKE for 10 to 13 minutes or until springy to the touch. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- For Cream Cheese Filling: BEAT cream cheese, butter and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- SPREAD a heaping teaspoon of filling onto flat side of one cookie; top with flat side of second cookie to make a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling. Store in covered container in refrigerator.
Serves
Makes 3 dozen
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