Description
Celebrate love with these charming Red Velvet Whoopie Pies! Soft, velvety cookies sandwiched with luscious cream cheese frosting, they’re a perfect sweet treat for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the whoopie pies:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
For the cream cheese filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla, buttermilk, and red food coloring. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Bake the cookies: Drop tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies spring back when touched. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
- Assemble the pies: Spread or pipe a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
- Decorate and serve: Optionally, roll the edges in sprinkles or drizzle with melted chocolate. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a festive touch, use heart-shaped molds or cutters for the cookies.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitute buttermilk with regular milk and 1 tsp of vinegar if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~250
- Sodium: ~150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g