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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Part cookie sandwich, part cupcake, these Red Velvet Whoopie Pies are a tasty handheld treat for anyone who loves red velvet cake! Their light cocoa flavor and cream cheese frosting centers make for a uniquely delicious dessert!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 489 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cookie
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup salted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/4 cup salted butter room temperature
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  3. 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 beat again.
  4. Alternate adding the flour mixture with the buttermilk, vanilla, and red gel food coloring, beating after each addition and scraping the sides of the bowl, just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
  5. Use a small scoop to drop batter onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 2-3 inches apart.
  6. 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 Cream Cheese Filling:
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  1. Combine the cream cheese and butter in a bowl and beat using an electric mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing until combined. Add vanilla and salt and beat until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
Assembly:
  1. Pipe a layer of cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to make a whoopie pie.
  2. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • These freeze well for up to 3 months. Just freeze individually on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then wrap and keep in the freezer in a large ziploc bag or other container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
  • Adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction.

Nutrition Information

Calories 489kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 77g (26%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 371mg (15%) Potassium 155mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 56g (112%) Vitamin A 530IU (11%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 489

% Daily Value*

Calories 489kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 77g 26%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 371mg 15%
Potassium 155mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 56g 112%
Vitamin A 530IU 11%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.