Description
Whoopie pies are a nostalgic treat that combines soft, cake-like cookies with a creamy filling for an irresistible dessert experience. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful sandwich cookies evoke memories of childhood bake sales and family gatherings. With their rich chocolate flavor and customizable fillings, whoopie pies are sure to impress everyone at your next celebration or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup milk (whole)
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add milk and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set; allow to cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Assemble by spreading frosting between two cooled cookie rounds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (70g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg