Whoopie Pies
Indulge in the irresistible joy of homemade whoopie pies! These delightful treats feature soft, cake-like cookies enveloping a rich cream filling that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and decadent. Reminiscent of childhood favorites, each bite offers a comforting nostalgia sure to please everyone from kids to adults. Perfect for any occasion, these whoopie pies are as easy to make as they are delicious—ideal for parties or cozy nights at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream or marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula.
- Drop spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until they spring back when lightly touched.
- While cooling, whip powdered sugar with heavy cream or marshmallow fluff until smooth.
- Once cookies are cooled, spread or pipe filling onto one cookie half and top with another.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg