Discover the joy of making homemade whoopie pies with this delicious recipe! These soft, cake-like sandwich cookies filled with creamy frosting are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients for Delicious Whoopie Pies
For the Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff or marshmallow cream
How to Make Delicious Whoopie Pies
Making the Cookies:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with a mixer on medium speed.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Alternate Adding Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix each addition until just combined.
- Spoon Batter onto Baking Sheets: Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Making the Filling:
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add Marshmallow Fluff: Gently fold in the marshmallow fluff until well combined, creating a fluffy filling.
Assembling the Whoopie Pies:
- Pair Cookies: Match up the cooled cookies in pairs of similar size.
- Fill Cookies: Spread or pipe a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of one cookie from each pair.
- Sandwich Together: Place the flat side of the second cookie on top of the filling, pressing gently to spread the filling to the edges.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately or store whoopie pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
About the Main Ingredients
- Cocoa Powder: Adds rich chocolate flavor to the cookies.
- Butter and Sugar: Create a soft and tender texture for the cookies and frosting.
- Marshmallow Fluff: Provides a light and fluffy texture to the filling, complementing the chocolatey cookies.
Enjoy these homemade whoopie pies as a delightful treat for parties, gatherings, or simply as a sweet indulgence!
