Peppermint Chocolate Whoopie Pies
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4.8
75 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
25
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Calories
227 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Peppermint Chocolate Whoopie Pies
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Peppermint Chocolate Whoopie Pies- two soft chocolate cake rounds filled with peppermint buttercream frosting, marshmallow fluff, and rolled in crushed peppermint candy. The perfect treat for Christmas time.
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Ingredients
For the whoopie pies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
For the peppermint filling:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups marshmallow creme (marshmallow fluff)
- crushed candy canes, for garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line large baking sheets with Silpat baking mats or parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Scrape down the bowl, if necessary.
- With the mixer on low, add 1/3 of the flour mixture, half of the buttermilk, 1/3 of the flour, the rest of the buttermilk, and finally the remaining flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Use your spatula to five the batter a final stir to make sure there isn’t any flour at the bottom of the bowl.
- Use a small cookie scoop to scoop about 2 teaspoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, placing the whoopie pies about 2-inchres apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the whoopie pie centers spring back when gently touched. Let whoopie pies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- While the whoopie pies are baking, make the peppermint filling. Using a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Add the marshmallow crème and mix until combined. Refrigerate the filling for at least 30 minutes.
- To assemble the whoopie pies, spread the mint filling on flat sides of half of whoopie pies and top with remaining pies. You can also use a pastry bag fitted with a tip to fill the cookies.
- Roll the cookies in the chopped candy canes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Once the cookies are assembled, store the whoopie pies in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you stack them, make sure you put a piece of parchment paper or wax paper in between the layers so they don't stick together. You can also freeze the whoopie pies for up to 2 months. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap and freeze in a freezer container or bag.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
142mg
(6%)
Potassium
67mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
309IU
(6%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 25Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 309IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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75 reviews
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