Rachael Ray: Sarah Michelle Gellar Pumpkin Brownie Whoopie Pies

Rachael Ray: Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Pumpkin Brownie Whoopie Pies

Sarah Michelle Gellar is just one of several brilliant minds behind the Foodstirs brand, which makes baking less intimidating with recipes that require under six steps! She joined Rachael Ray to talk about the company, and to show viewers how they can use some of the products in unique ways, just by thinking a little outside of the box! Sarah was thrilled to show viewers how to use Foodstirs Brownie Mix and Vanilla Frosting Mix to make Pumpkin Brownie Whoopie Pies. Pumpkin is practically a must for a fall dessert, so if you’re craving chocolate, why not combine the two ingredients? These whoopie pies are too good to pass up!

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Rachael Ray: Sarah Michelle Gellar Pumpkin Brownie Whoopie Pies Recipe Ingredients

• 1/3 C oil (vegetable or grapeseed)
• 1 package Foodstirs Brownie Mix
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp water

For the Filling:

• 4 tbsp pumpkin puree
• 1 package Foodstirs Vanilla Frosting Mix
• 5 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Sarah Michelle Gellar: Rachael Ray Pumpkin Brownie Whoopie Pies Recipe Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
2. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper, then set aside
3. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs together, then add the water and oil
4. Mix until combined, then use a tablespoon to drop the batter onto cookie sheets
5. Use the back of the spoon to spread the batter into a smooth 1 1/2-inch circle (make sure to leave enough room in between the circles to accommodate spreading while baking, aiming for about 12 per cookie sheet)
6. Put in the oven and bake for 9-11 minutes, then remove and let cool
7. While the brownies are cooling, use a hand mixer on low speed to cream the butter
8. Add the cinnamon and pumpkin, then continue mixing until blended thoroughly
9. Slowly add in the vanilla frosting mix, mixing on medium speed until thick and smooth
10. Put the icing mixture into a piping bag
11. Pipe a single layer of frosting onto the bottom side of a brownie
12. Top with another brownie and gently press to make a Whoopie Pie!
13. Repeat with the rest of the brownies