Favorite Whoopie Pies

Whoopie pies are a classic American dessert that originated in the Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch communities. They are often considered a cross between a cookie and a cake, with a soft and creamy filling sandwiched between two cake-like cookies.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 72 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Favorite Whoopie Pies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 12 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Marshmallow Creme, for filling
• 2 tablespoon Powdered Sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Drop rounded tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are set.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cookies have cooled, spread marshmallow creme onto the flat side of half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to make sandwiches.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 375kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 33g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.