Chocolate Salted Caramel Whoopie Pies
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Chocolate Salted Caramel Whoopie Pies
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Chocolate Salted Caramel Whoopie Pies are decadent handheld treats that bridge the gap between a cookie and cupcake. The rich chocolate cookie/cakes are offset by the surprising salted caramel filling!
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Ingredients
Cookie/Cakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
Salted Caramel Frosting
- 1 cup salted butter room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup [caramel sauce] cooled completely
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar for 2 minutes using the paddle attachment until light. Add egg and vanilla, then beat again.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture with the buttermilk, beating after each addition and scraping the sides of the bowl, just until combined.
- Use a small scoop to drop batter onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 2-3 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until just done around the edges and the tops bounce back when lightly touched. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat the butter in the bowl of an electric stand mixer for 3 to 4 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined. Add the caramel sauce, vanilla, and salt, then beat again on medium-high speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Assembly: Pipe a layer of frosting onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to make a whoopie pie. Roll edges in additional sprinkles, if desired.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Notes
- To freeze, lay each assembled whoopie pie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 2 hours. Then the frozen whoopie pies can be stacked in an airtight container with a square of parchment paper between them and stored for up to 3 months. Just thaw at room temperature for an hour before serving.
- Store-bought caramel sauce can be used in place of homemade. Just taste and adjust the salt as needed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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