These classic chocolate whoopie pies are a must-try treat! The soft and tender chocolate cookies are filled with a creamy and fluffy filling that will delight both kids and adults. This easy recipe will guide you through the steps to make these delectable whoopie pies in no time. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or even as a special sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 batch of Marshmallow Filling (see recipe below)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and hot water. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies spring back when lightly touched.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies have cooled, spread a generous amount of Marshmallow Filling on the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie, pressing gently to create a sandwich.
- Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Whoopie pies originated in the United States, specifically in the New England region.
Traditionally, whoopie pies were made with leftover cake batter, but over time, they evolved into a separate dessert.
In 2011, the whoopie pie was declared the official state treat of Maine.