Salted Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

   Tip: Whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

   Tip: Be careful not to overmix.

4. 4

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

   Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.

   Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.

6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the melted chocolate, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

   Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

7. 7

   Spoon the batter into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.

   Tip: Fill the bag until it is about 2/3 full.

8. 8

   Pipe 2-inch diameter circles onto the prepared baking sheet.

   Tip: Leave about 2 inches of space between each whoopie pie.

9. 9

   Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Tip: Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Transfer the whoopie pies to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Tip: Once cool, pair the whoopie pies by size.

11. 11

    To assemble, spread a generous amount of chocolate ganache onto one half of a whoopie pie and top with the other half.

    Tip: Drizzle with additional ganache if desired.