"These mini pumpkin whoopie pies are a wonderful fall treat and great for after school or for a fall or harvest party...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup vegetable shortening
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 cup whole milk
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
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1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
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1/4 cup canned solid pack pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling*)
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Pinch cinnamon
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Pinch nutmeg