Description
These classic whoopie pies are soft, chocolatey cake-like cookies sandwiched with a creamy vanilla filling. They’re easy to make, fun to eat, and perfect for sharing or enjoying as a nostalgic homemade treat.
Ingredients
- For the chocolate cakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- For the filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, mixing just until combined.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until set and springy to the touch. Let cool completely.
- For the filling, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2–3 tablespoons of milk or cream. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
- Spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of one cake and top with another to form a sandwich.
Notes
- Add peppermint extract to the filling for a holiday twist.
- Mix mini chocolate chips into the filling for texture.
- Try a marshmallow-style filling for a classic version.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid flat cookies.
- Refrigerate for longer storage, but allow to come to room temp before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
