Ingredients
Pumpkin Cookies
- 1 box (15.25 oz) spice cake mix
- 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Whipped Cheesecake Filling
- 1 box (3.4 oz) cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare cookie sheets: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Line two 13″x18″ cookie sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- Mix pumpkin cookie batter: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat together the spice cake mix, pure pumpkin, and vegetable oil until the ingredients are completely combined and smooth.
- Scoop and shape cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons), scoop the batter onto the prepared cookie sheets, placing 12 to 15 cookies per sheet. The cookies will not spread much during baking, so they can be placed fairly close together.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes, until the cookies appear puffy. They should spring back gently when pressed with a finger.
- Cool the cookies: Remove the cookie sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheets for about 1 hour before assembling.
- Make the whipped cheesecake filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cheesecake instant pudding mix and heavy whipping cream. Beat with an electric hand mixer, starting at low speed and increasing gradually, until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the whoopie pies: Transfer the whipped cheesecake filling to a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, snip off a bottom corner, and pipe a generous amount of filling onto one cookie. Gently sandwich it with another cookie on top to make a whoopie pie.
- Chill before serving: For the best flavor and texture, refrigerate the assembled whoopie pies for at least 2-4 hours. Serve chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- The cookies do not spread much, so spacing on the cookie sheet can be closer than traditional cookies.
- Refrigerating the whoopie pies enhances the flavor and helps the filling set perfectly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
- If you prefer a firmer filling, you can chill the whipped cheesecake filling before piping it between the cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
