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Gluten Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

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Big fluffy Gluten Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are my favorite fall treat. Giant soft pumpkin cookies with creamy filling make the best whoopie pies.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies on a piece of parchment paper

I am still playing with pumpkin this week. My kids are starting to think I have an ulterior motive for all of these pumpkin recipes. This week we are making whoopie pies! And even better, these whoopie pies are pretty healthy!

Could I be sneaking in vegetables into my desserts on purpose?

I can’t believe my kids think I would do such a thing (HA! At least orange is a lot easier to sneak in than green!)

If you are like me and you feel the need to hide veggies in other desserts, check out these Gluten Free Acorn Squash Cookies, Paleo Delicata Squash Brownies, or this Kabocha Squash Mousse.

Whoopie pies really are one of my favorite desserts. Anytime you sandwich a sweet glaze or frosting in between two soft and moist cake like cookies is a good time to me.

Gluten Free Pumpkin cookies on a piece of parchment paper

Gluten free pumpkin cookies cooking on a cooling rack.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies on a baking sheet with frosting

Adding frosting to the gluten free pumpkin cookies.

You will be surprised when you look at the ingredients of these cookies. Believe it or not, they are super healthy…except for the frosting. They are soft and melt in your mouth with a delicious hint of pumpkin spice. The whoopie pie cream I used is frosting that I bought, but you can fill yours with whipped cream or frosting.

Mixing wet and dry ingredients in a bowl

Mixing in the wet and dry ingredients.

gluten free pumpkin cookie dough balls ready to bake on a baking sheet

After I used a cookie scoop to drop the batter onto the baking sheet, I pressed them down and shaped them so the cookies would all be roughly the same size.

A hand holding up a Gluten Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies. A bite is taken out of the whoopie pie.

What is your favorite flavor of whoopie pies?

(*Note, all photos were updated from the original 11/14 post.)

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Things You Need To Make This Recipe:

  1. My very favorite gluten free flour blend.
  2. Finely ground almond flour.
  3. A cookie scoop to make sure your cookies are all the same size.
Gluten Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Gluten Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Yield: 10 whoopie pies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Gluten free pumpkin whoopie pies are a classic fall treat in our house. Added almond meal helps balance out the sugars, and maple syrup and coconut sugar sweeten these cookies, making them healthier.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup gluten free flour blend
  • 1/4 cup corn flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons Trader Joe's Pumpkin Caramel
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • dash salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350.
  2. Spray coconut oil on a baking sheet.
  3. In a large bowl, add all of the dry ingredients (except powdered sugar) and whisk to blend.
  4. In a small bowl, add all of the wet ingredients (egg, pumpkin, vanilla, syrup, water, and coconut oil) and mix well.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto the baking sheet.
  7. Use a clean hand to flatten and shape so all of the cookies are the same size.
  8. Bake 8-10 minutes until done.
  9. In a small bowl, add powdered sugar, water and caramel. Whisk to blend into a thick glaze.
  10. When the cookies are cool, add glaze to one cookie and put another cookie on top to sandwich.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 378 Saturated Fat: 10g Cholesterol: 32mg Sodium: 89mg Carbohydrates: 53g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 34g Protein: 4g
Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
© Sandi Gaertner
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

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  3. Jean

    November 7, 2014 at 10:42 am

    I love pumpkin whoopie pies! Edna’s makes a great one which I am usually able to get if I’m early enough at the Mtn View Farmer’s market (which moves to Palo Alto on 49ers home game days).

    I’ll have to try this recipe and too have not bought the TJ’s pumpkin caramel sauce so we shall see if I get lucky. I did buy 6 boxes of their gluten free pumpkin pancake mix which is fantastic. Can’t find it anywhere now 🙁

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 7, 2014 at 11:36 am

      I am so jealous. I didn’t realize how good the Trader Joe’s gluten free pumpkin pancake mix was….until it was gone within a week 🙂 Definitely grab the pumpkin caramel. The Trader Joe’s in Los Gatos is down to 2 jars as of yesterday.

      I also like Edna’s. They are at our Campbell farmer’s market as well.

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  4. Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts

    November 6, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    I’ve made classic whoopee pies gluten free, but not pumpkin ones. Sandi, these look great! I’m so jealous of all of you who have a TJ’s nearby. Pumpkin Caramel Sauce … I want some of that! For this recipe and many others or just for spreading on something or eating a little with a spoon. 😉

    Shirley

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  9. Joanne/Wine Lady Cooks

    November 6, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    The gluten free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are delicious………! I love them, I’m obsessed with using pumpkin this year. Thanks for sharing a delicious sweet treat.

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