Indulge in these classic whoopie pies, a beloved American dessert. Soft and moist chocolate cake-like cookies sandwich a sweet creamy filling. This recipe is simple to make and will satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or just a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
- For the cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- For the filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons marshmallow cream
- 3 tablespoons milk
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched.
- Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the filling, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add in the vanilla extract, marshmallow cream, and milk. Beat until creamy and well combined.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie. Repeat for all cookies.
- Serve the whoopie pies immediately, or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the filling to set.
- Enjoy these delicious whoopie pies with a glass of cold milk!
