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Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Chocolate Whoopie Pies are soft, cake-like chocolate cookies sandwiched together with a creamy vanilla filling. These handheld treats are like a cross between a cookie and a cupcake, offering rich chocolate flavor with a smooth, sweet cream center. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or a nostalgic homemade dessert.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:32 minutes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (medium & large)
  • Electric mixer or stand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

  • For the Chocolate Cookies:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • For the Cream Filling:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 jar 7 oz marshmallow creme
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Make the Chocolate Cookies:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  • Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
  • Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
  • Using a cookie scoop, drop 2-tablespoon mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops spring back when gently pressed.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the Cream Filling:
  • In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
  • Beat in marshmallow creme and vanilla extract until light and creamy.
  • Assemble the Whoopie Pies:
  • Spread or pipe filling onto the flat side of half the cookies.
  • Top with remaining cookies, pressing gently to sandwich together.
Servings: 12 whoopie pies