Description
Whoopie pies are a classic American dessert made of two soft chocolate cake-like cookies filled with a sweet, creamy frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for filling), softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the tops spring back when touched. Cool completely.
- To make the filling, beat butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, marshmallow creme, and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe filling on the flat side of half the cookies, then top with the remaining cookies to make sandwiches.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer storage.
Notes
- You can substitute marshmallow creme with whipped frosting for a different filling texture.
- Chill the whoopie pies slightly for a firmer filling.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to the batter for a deeper chocolate flavor.