Butterscotch Whoopie Pies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Butterscotch Whoopie Pies are soft, cake like treats filled with a sweet frosting. These sandwich cookies combine butterscotch syrup, cocoa powder, butter and eggs to create indulgent handheld desserts. With 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking time, they suit anyone craving a classic American style treat that brings together rich butterscotch and chocolate flavours.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 1 gbaking soda
- 1 gsalt
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 120 mlbutterscotch syrup
- 100 mlheavy cream
- 60 gcocoa powder
- 120 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together butterscotch syrup, heavy cream, and cocoa powder. Add to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among 8-10 piping bags or zip-top plastic bags with a corner cut off.
Tip: Use a piping bag with a large round tip for best results.
- 7
Pipe two circles of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2.5 cm apart. Tap the baking sheet gently to remove any air bubbles.
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 9
Allow the cakes to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- 10
To assemble the whoopie pies, spread a dollop of whipped cream on the flat side of one cake, then sandwich with another cake.
Tip: Be gentle when assembling to avoid crushing the cakes.
- 11
Dust the tops of the whoopie pies with confectioners' sugar.
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