Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   In a separate large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time.

5. 5

   Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.

7. 7

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies spring back when lightly pressed.

8. 8

   Allow cookies to cool on wire racks for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

9. 9

   In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.

10. 10

    Spread frosting on the flat side of half of the cooled cookies. Top with remaining cookies, flat side down.

11. 11

    Store whoopie pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.