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Classic Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Traditional dish · American
Soft, cake-like chocolate cookies sandwiched with a sweet, creamy vanilla frosting. A beloved American treat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour2 1/2 cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup
- Baking soda1 teaspoon
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup
- Granulated sugar1 1/2 cups
- Eggs2 large
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Buttermilk1 cup
- Powdered sugar3 cups
- Heavy cream or milk1/4 cup
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- 7
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
For the filling: In a large bowl, beat powdered sugar with heavy cream or milk and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add more liquid if needed to reach desired consistency.
- 9
Pair up cooled cookie bottoms and spread a generous amount of frosting on one cookie. Top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
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