In brief
King Arthur Baking's Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are soft, cake-like pumpkin-and-spice halves joined with filling. Their name does not describe a traditional pastry-shell pie.
Useful to know
King Arthur Baking's Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are soft, cake-like pumpkin-and-spice halves joined with filling. Their name does not describe a traditional pastry-shell pie. [1]
Distinguish baking the halves from assembly. Judging them as dry, crisp cookies would seek a different texture from the one intended in this recipe.
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