After living in NYC for 21 years, Kori Stanton opened her first bakery and wine bar, baked by kori, in downtown Rogers in January 2023. Since, she has opened a second location on Dickson Street. She offers cookies, cupcakes, macarons, a full coffee menu, sandwiches, and custom cakes, along with gluten-free and vegan options. Open late with wine, beer, and mimosas—it’s perfect for evening desserts!
Ingredients
Whoopie Pies
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 cup vegetable oil
3 cups pumpkin puree, chilled
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups firmly packed dark-brown sugar
2 cups fresh cranberries
Cream-Cheese Filling
3 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 vanilla bean
Dark chocolate for drizzle
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
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Separately, whisk oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla; add brown sugar and whisk until combined, then add cranberries.
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Mix in dry ingredients until fully combined.
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Drop 1/4-cup scoops of dough onto sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
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Bake for 15 minutes, cool on pan.
filling
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beat butter, vanilla bean, and cream cheese until smooth.
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Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla, beat lightly.
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Pipe filling onto half the cookies, top with remaining cookies, and drizzle with melted dark chocolate.
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Refrigerate cookies at least 30 minutes before serving and up to 3 days.
"People are always surprised we're open late, but people want dessert at night, right?"