Oreo Whoopie Pies
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4.9
Oreo Whoopie Pies
Description
The cakes for these Whoopie Pies are made by creaming sugar, salt, butter, vanilla, and egg, then alternating the addition of flour, baking soda, and cocoa with warm water and buttermilk. The batter is dropped by teaspoonfuls onto a prepared cookie sheet and baked briefly at 400°F until set. The resulting cakes are soft and rich with cocoa flavor. For the filling, butter and shortening are whipped before adding vanilla and powdered sugar, then finished with heavy cream and crushed Oreo cookies to produce a thick, creamy frosting embedded with cookie pieces. When sandwiched, the cakes and filling come together to provide a moist, chocolatey dessert with the distinctive flavor of Oreos.
These whoopie pies are suitable as a dessert or snack and can be served individually. Their size and sweetness make them a nostalgic treat for gatherings, parties, or casual enjoyment with tea or coffee.
Since this recipe makes about 15 pies, the filling quantity ensures a generous layer. The frosting thickness can be adjusted by reducing ingredients if a lighter filling is preferred. For buttermilk substitution, the recipe suggests mixing vinegar and milk as a simple alternative.
Ingredients
For the cakes:
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 gram
- 1/2 cup butter softened), 4 ounces, salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 grams
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 260 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 5 grams
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder 50 grams, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup water 4 ounces, warm
- 1/2 cup buttermilk 4 ounces
For the Oreo filling:*
- 1/2 cup butter softened), 4 ounces, salted
- 1/2 cup shortening 95 grams
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 8 grams
- 4 cups powdered sugar 520 grams
- 6-7 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
- 15 Oreo cookies
Instructions
For the cakes:
- In a stand mixer, cream together the sugar, salt, butter, vanilla and egg. 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup salted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and cocoa. Add this to the first mixture alternately with the water and buttermilk. 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup warm water, 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Drop the batter by teaspoonfuls onto a greased non-stick cookie sheet. For easiest removal, line the cookie sheet with parchment paper. Bake the cookies at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 7-8 minutes. Watch them closely. If your cookie cakes are smaller than ours, they will bake faster. Set the cakes aside to cool on the pan until you can move them easily to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Oreo filling:
- In a stand mixer, whip the softened butter and shortening on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix on low speed until the powdered sugar is all incorporated. 1/2 cup salted butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, 4 cups powdered sugar
- Add in the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, and beat the frosting on medium speed until the frosting has reached the consistency that you like. (I used 6-7 tablespoons of cream). 6-7 tablespoons heavy cream
- Add the Oreo cookies to the frosting, 3 at a time, and beat on medium-low speed until they are all broken up and blended in. 15 Oreo cookies
- Choose two whoopie pies that are about the same size. Spread the Oreo frosting between the two cakes. This should make about 10-15 whoopie pies, depending on the size you make the cakes.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
Notes
- Nutritional info is an estimate based on 15 pies, each considered one serving due to ingredient variations.
- The frosting recipe yields a thick filling layer; reduce quantities if a lighter filling is desired.
- To substitute buttermilk, mix 1 teaspoon vinegar with enough milk to make ½ cup; let sit 5 minutes before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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