Vanilla Whoopie Pies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Whoopie Pies are soft, cake like sandwich cookies filled with sweet frosting. Made with all purpose flour, butter, eggs and vanilla extract, these treats come together in just 45 minutes total, with 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of baking. They suit anyone looking for a classic, indulgent dessert that is simple to make at home.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 2 pclarge eggs
- 10 mlvanilla extract
- 100 mlunsweetened almond milk
- 150 gconfectioners' sugar
- 100 gpowdered sugar
- 1 gsalt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Tip: Whisk dry ingredients together to remove lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the almond milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly among 8-10 ramekins or small cups.
Tip: Use a cookie scoop for even portions.
- 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Do not overbake.
- 7
Allow the cakes to cool completely in the ramekins.
Tip: This will help the cakes retain their shape.
- 8
For the filling, whip the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste.
- 9
Add the vanilla extract and whip until combined.
Tip: Do not overbeat.
- 10
For the buttercream, whip the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste.
- 11
Add the vanilla extract and whip until combined.
Tip: Do not overbeat.
- 12
To assemble the pies, place a cake in the bottom of a serving cup, followed by a dollop of filling, and top with the remaining cake.
Tip: Use a piping bag or a spoon for the filling.
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