Whoopie Pies – Soft Sandwich Cookie

Whoopie pies are a classic American dessert believed to have originated in Pennsylvania Amish communities in the early 20th century. They are often considered a cross between a cookie and a cake, with a soft and moist texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Whoopie Pies – Soft Sandwich Cookie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, 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: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Buttermilk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Marshmallow creme
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a 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 buttermilk.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies spring back when lightly touched.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
9. In a separate bowl, beat together the marshmallow creme, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
10. Spread the filling onto the flat side of half of the cookies.
11. Top with the remaining cookies to make sandwiches.
12. Let the whoopie pies rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

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.