Sunday, August 3, 2014

 My pumpkin whoopie pies won a blue ribbon, champion ribbon and best in show ribbon again! That's two years in a row! This year I changed the flavoring in the filling. All I have to say, is...WHOOOPIEEEE ! Please visit my twin sister's new blog, for some of her winning recipes Denise's Country Basket


Amish Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
2 cups pumpkin
2 egg yolks
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup oil
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

~Mix flour, spices, baking powder and baking soda.
~In a separate bowl, beat together pumpkin, egg yolks, brown sugar, oil and vanilla. gradually add dry ingredients, beating well.
~Drop by teaspoonfuls (I used a tablespoon) onto lightly greased baking sheet.
~Bake at 350 degrees F. for 12 to 15 minutes, taking care not to burn.
~Let cool one minute on cookie sheet, then remove to wire cooling rack.
Filling:
~Beat 1/2 cup soft butter, 8-oz. soft cream cheese, and 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla butternut flavoring.
~Gradually add in one pound of confectioners' sugar and beat until creamy.
~Spread generously between 2 cookies.
~Makes 2-1/2 -3 dozen 2-1/2 inch sandwich cookies.

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