Mint Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Whoopie pies are believed to have originated in the United States and are a popular treat in the Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch communities.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Mint Chocolate Whoopie Pies

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Mint extract
• 2 drop Green food coloring (optional)
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy cream
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dark chocolate, chopped
• ¹⁄₂ cup Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until well combined.
6. Stir in the mint extract and green food coloring (if using).
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops spring back when lightly touched.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small saucepan, heat the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and chopped dark chocolate over low heat until melted and smooth.
11. Let the chocolate ganache cool for 10 minutes.
12. Spread the flat side of half the cookies with the chocolate ganache.
13. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top of the ganache.
14. Top with the remaining cookies, flat side down, to create sandwich cookies.
15. Allow the whoopie pies to rest for 30 minutes before serving.
16. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 28g

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.