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Classic Whoopie Pies

Classic Whoopie Pies: Indulge in This Nostalgic Delight

Classic Whoopie Pies are soft chocolate cookies with fluffy marshmallow buttercream, evoking nostalgia and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour or whole wheat flour for a healthier option
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed is best
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Soft Light Brown Sugar substitute with white sugar plus molasses
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 large Egg or a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Instant Coffee Powder optional
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk or dairy-free milk like almond milk
For the Marshmallow Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or vegan butter
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Fluff or cream cheese frosting
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract for buttercream

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • whisk
  • Cookie scoop
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla, and coffee powder in a separate bowl.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently, then stir in hot milk until smooth.
  5. Drop tablespoons of batter onto baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes until firm. Check for springiness.
  7. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 15 minutes, then transfer to racks.
  8. Beat butter and powdered sugar until fluffy; add fluff and vanilla, mix gently.
  9. Spread buttercream on half the cookies, sandwich with remaining cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Measure ingredients accurately for best results. Let cookies cool completely before frosting.

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