Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are a beloved American dessert, particularly popular in New England and Pennsylvania Dutch country. They consist of two soft, cake-like cookies made with pumpkin purée and warm spices, sandwiched together with a sweet, creamy filling, typically a cream cheese or marshmallow-based frosting.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein primarily from the flour and eggs in the cookies. A single whoopie pie typically contains around 350-450 calories, offering some vitamin A from the pumpkin but is primarily an indulgent treat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 85 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.15 mg |
| Folate | 35 µg |
Per 1 pie (approx. 110 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the whoopie pie is a point of friendly regional debate, with both Maine and Pennsylvania claiming its invention. Nutritionally, the inclusion of pumpkin purée adds moisture, natural sweetness, and a boost of beta-carotene to what is otherwise a classic, rich confection.
