Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These chocolate whoopie pies are one of my favorite treats to make when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, they're surprisingly quick and easy for a homemade dessert that tastes fancy. The cocoa powder in these little cakes is loaded with antioxidants, so you can feel a tiny bit better about indulging. Plus, the cream cheese frosting adds a delightful tangy sweetness that perfectly balances the rich chocolate. They're perfect for sharing with friends, packing in lunch boxes, or keeping a batch on hand for when cravings strike.
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Ingredients
- 473 mlall-purpose flour
- 710 mlunsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 237 mlunsalted butter
- 237 mlgranulated sugar
- 237 mlbrown sugar
- 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
- 2eggs
- 237 mlwhole milk
- 200 gramscream cheese
- 473 mlpowdered sugar
- 1 containervanilla frosting
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time.
- 5
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
- 6
Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies spring back when lightly pressed.
- 8
Allow cookies to cool on wire racks for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- 9
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- 10
Spread frosting on the flat side of half of the cooled cookies. Top with remaining cookies, flat side down.
- 11
Store whoopie pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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