Halloween Spider Whoopie Pie

Whoopie pies are a traditional American dessert that originated in the Amish communities of Pennsylvania. They are often made with chocolate cake-like cookies and a creamy filling.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 42 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Halloween Spider Whoopie Pie

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 12 min Total Time 42 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cream cheese, softened
• 4 drop Orange food coloring
• Black decorating gel

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
3. Drop rounded tablespoons of the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Allow the cookies to cool completely.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, cream cheese, and orange food coloring until smooth.
5. Spread a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto the flat side of half of the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
6. Use the black decorating gel to create spiderweb designs on the top of each sandwich cookie.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

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.