Whoopie Pies
If you've ever had Whoopie Pies, you know how wonderful they can be. Even the name is fun. Whoopie!
Of course, if you've never had them, now is as good a time as any to try a few. Check out the Gingerbread Whoopie Pies With Tahini Cream Filling, the Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Salted Caramel Frosting, or any of the other Whoopie Pie recipes in today's post. Enjoy!
LEMON-RASPBERRY WHOOPIE PIES
This comes from Erin McDowell on Pure Wow. This recipe begins, "Important question: Is a whoopie pie a cookie, pie, sandwich or cake? We’ll let you be the judge. But one thing’s for certain: These lemon-raspberry whoopie pies are easy, fun and festive.
"'The cakes are light and soft, and the creamy filling sandwiches them securely together,' Erin McDowell, pastry chef and author of The Fearless Baker, tells us. 'Take care not to over bake the cakes, or they may dry out a bit. Wrap the finished cakes tightly in plastic wrap, and they travel particularly well in bags, lunchboxes or picnic baskets.'
"Now do you know anyone who’s hosting a picnic?"
Prep Time: 45 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes; Makes 15 servings
You can view this online at https://www.purewow.com/recipes/lemon-raspberry-whoopie-pies.
Ingredients
Pies
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Filling
2/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
4-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, plus more for finishing
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries
Directions
Make the Pies: Preheat the oven to 400°F, and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the vanilla and mix to combine. Add the egg and mix until well incorporated—scrape the bowl well.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir the whole milk and lemon juice. Add about 1/3 of the flour mixture to the mixer and mix until incorporated. Add half of the milk mixture and mix to combine. Continue to alternate these two mixtures until all of the ingredients are incorporated and the batter is smooth.
Scoop the batter into 1/4 cup-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 3 inches in between each piece to allow room for spreading. Bake until the edges of the cakes are beginning to brown and the center springs back when you touch it, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely.
Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the jam and cream. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the raspberry cream mixture and mix to incorporate, then beat in the vanilla. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag (or a gallon zip-top bag), and cut 1/2-inch opening from the tip.
Turn over half of the cooled cakes. Pipe frosting into the center until it is about 1/2-inch from the outer edge. Place 4 to 6 raspberries around the outside, pressing into the frosting so they are flush with the edges of the cake. Place one of the remaining cakes on top, and press gently to adhere. Serve within 8 hours. Just before serving, dust the tops with confectioners’ sugar.
GINGERBREAD WHOOPIE PIES WITH TAHINI CREAM FILLING
This is from Anita Schecter in The Spruce Eats. She wrote, "Whoopie pies might be the state treat of Maine, but that doesn't mean they can't be enjoyed everywhere. Typically made with two soft, round mini chocolate cakes with a marshmallow cream center, the dessert lends itself to a whole host of delicious variations.
"It's common to find a pumpkin version in autumn, and a gingerbread one during the winter holidays. In addition, although less traditional, the marshmallow cream filling is sometimes substituted with a cream cheese frosting.
"Adding tahini to the cream is definitely not traditional, but it is greats an amazing taste that you should treat yourself to. The buttery marshmallow filling can be overly sweet due to the amount of powdered sugar needed to thicken it. The sesame paste tones down the sweetness a bit and brings in a wonderful nutty, sesame flavor. It's a great match to the gingerbread flavor and it's so good you may find yourself slathering it on everything."
Prep Time: 25 minutes; Cook Time: 12 minutes; Total Time: 37 minutes; Makes 10 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.thespruceeats.com/gingerbread-whoopie-pies-4154741.
Ingredients
For the Gingerbread Whoopie Pies:
1 egg
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon salt
For the Tahini Cream Filling:
4 ounce marshmallow fluff (homemade or store bought)
1 cup powdered confectioner's sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon sesame paste (tahini)
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch of sea salt
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
To make the gingerbread whoopie pies, pre-heat the oven to 350 F.
Add the egg and light brown sugar to a large bowl. Using a stand or hand mixer, beat until smooth and slightly lightened in color. Beat in the molasses, melted butter and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg and salt.
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet batter.
Using a 1 ounce cookie scoop, scoop the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking mat, and keep the scoops at least 2" apart because they will spread in the oven. You can use a couple of baking sheets or just work in batches, but you should end up with about 20 scoops.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool thoroughly before handling.
To make the tahini cream filling, whisk together the marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, sesame paste, vanilla and sea salt until smooth. Let sit for a few minutes while the whoopie pies cool to let the filling set and thicken a bit. This will help the filling stay put when you spread it between the two pies.
To assemble the whoopie pies, place about a tablespoon of tahini cream in between the bottoms of two of the cookies (use more if you want them thicker) and gently sandwich together.
Enjoy!
PUMPKIN WHOOPIE PIES
This is from Lauren Miyashiro on Delish. The recipe begins, “We're calling it: This is THE ultimate fall dessert.”
Total Time: 40 minutes; Prep Time: 20 minutes; Level: Easy; Yield: 15 - 20.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 c. softened butter, divided
1 15-oz. can pumpkin puree (about 2 cups), preferably chilled
2 large eggs
3 tsp. pure vanilla extract, divided
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
3 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. maple syrup
Directions
Preheat oven to 350° and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
In a separate large bowl using a hand mixer, beat brown sugar, vegetable oil, 1/2 cup butter, pumpkin puree, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Add dry ingredients and stir until combined. (The dough will be sticky and soft.)
Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 2” between each cookie. Bake until springy to touch, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Make filling: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat together remaining 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar, maple syrup and remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla and beat until fluffy.
Spread filling onto the bottoms of half of the cookies. Place the remaining cookies, bottom side-down, on top. Serve immediately or store in fridge in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.
APPLE CIDER WHOOPIE PIES
This yumminess comes from Samantha Seneviratne on The New York Times cooking e-newsletter. Samantha wrote, “Their name may be fun to say, but whoopie pies aren’t really pies at all but rather soft, cakelike cookie sandwiches. These are inspired by a classic apple cider doughnut and, true to form, are dusted with cinnamon sugar. Apple cider that's been reduced and a bit of apple butter work in tandem to subtly flavor the fluffy cakes, and good old cream cheese frosting makes the ideal filling. For beautiful, uniformly sized cakes, use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the batter for baking. If you don't have one, they might bake up a little wonky, but they’ll still taste delightful.”
Time: About 55 minutes, plus chilling; Yield: 8 to 10 servings.
This can be viewed by clicking here.
Ingredients
For the Cakes:
1-1/4 cup apple cider
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons melted
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup apple butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Filling:
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring the apple cider to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Continue to cook the cider until it has reduced to 1/4 cup, about 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool completely. (You can pop the reduced cider in the fridge or freezer to cool faster while you continue.)
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat the room-temperature butter and brown sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add egg, apple butter and reduced apple cider, and beat until combined. Your batter may look like it has separated slightly, and that’s O.K. Add the dry mixture and mix just until combined, again scraping the bowl as necessary.
Portion the dough into 2-tablespoon scoops on 2 parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets, about 1-1/2-inches apart. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until the cakes are puffed and set, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer sheets to racks. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the granulated sugar. Brush the tops of the warm cakes with a bit of the melted butter and gently toss them in the sugar mixture. Set aside to cool completely.
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla and beat to combine. Spread about 2 tablespoons of filling on the flat side of half of the cakes. Top with the other halves.
CHOCOLATE WHOOPIE PIES WITH SALTED CARAMEL FROSTING
I recently discovered Sally's Baking Addiction. It's a really yummy site; check it out!
This recipe begins, "Sweet, salty, and rich, these chocolate whoopie pies with salted caramel frosting satisfy all your dessert cravings!"
Prep Time: 40 minutes; Cook Time: 12 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes; Yield: 14 whoopie pies
To view this online, go to https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/chocolate-whoopie-pies-with-salted-caramel-frosting/.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
6 Tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 and 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature*
Salted Caramel Frosting
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
5 – 6 Tablespoons heavy cream, divided*
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 and 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats (highly recommended for best nonstick cookie baking surface!). Set aside.
Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter for 1 minute on medium-high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar and beat on medium high speed until fluffy and combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla on high speed, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to combine.
On low speed, add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Then add half of the buttermilk. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients and buttermilk until everything is added. Beat on medium speed until combined. It will be a thick, tacky, and sticky cake batter.
Scoop mounds of batter, about 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons each, onto prepared baking sheets– about 3 inches apart.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the tops spring back when touched. Mine usually take 11 minutes. Allow to cool completely before sandwiching. Make the frosting as they cool.
Make the frosting: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add brown sugar and 2 Tablespoons of heavy cream. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved. Add salt. Allow to bubble for about 2-3 minutes, whisking every 30 seconds. Remove from heat, pour into a heat-proof mixing bowl, and allow to cool for about 30 minutes. With a hand or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat in 2 cups confectioners’ sugar and 3 more Tablespoons of heavy cream. Slowly add 1/4 cup – 1/2 cup more confectioners’ sugar until you reach the desired consistency. Add 1 more Tablespoon heavy cream if you find the frosting too thick. (Or more if it’s much too thick!)
Pair the cookies up based on their size. Spread the frosting onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with the other. Repeat with remaining. Cover leftover whoopie pies and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
Make Ahead Instructions: You can prepare the batter, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature and bake as directed. You can freeze the baked whoopie pies for up to 3 months. Wrap them individually. Before enjoying, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Buttermilk: Buttermilk is best for this recipe. You can make your own DIY version of buttermilk if needed. Add 2 teaspoons of white vinegar or lemon juice to a liquid measuring cup. Then add enough whole milk to the same measuring cup until it reaches 1 cup. (In a pinch, lower fat or nondairy milks work for this soured milk, but the whoopie pies won’t taste as moist or rich.) Stir it around and let sit for 5 minutes. The homemade “buttermilk” will be somewhat curdled and ready to use in the recipe.
Heavy Cream: Required for the caramel! There are no subs that will achieve the same texture and taste in this frosting. Here are all my recipes using heavy cream if you have leftover.
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RED VELVET WHOOPIE PIES
I recently discovered Sally's Baking Addiction. It's a really yummy site; check it out!
This recipe begins, "Homemade red velvet whoopie pies with cream cheese filling are decadent, moist, and flavorful!"
Prep Time: 25 minutes; Cook Time: 12 minutes; Total Time: 2 hours; Yield 12 pies or 24 individual cookies
To view this online, go to https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/red-velvet-whoopie-pies/.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
3 Tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
gel red food coloring
Cream Cheese Filling
6 ounces block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 and 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted (plus more for topping)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats (highly recommended for best nonstick cookie baking surface!). Set aside.
Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter for 1 minute on medium-high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar and beat on medium high speed until fluffy and combined. Beat in egg on high speed, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Once egg is full combined, beat in the vanilla and buttermilk. Mixture may look curdled; that’s ok.
On low speed, slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. Add enough food coloring to achieve a deep red hue (usually about 1 teaspoon gel). Spoon or scoop mounds of batter, about 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons each, onto prepared baking sheets– about 3 inches apart.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until centers appear set. Mine usually take 11 minutes. Allow to cool completely before sandwiching.
In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese for 1 minute on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Beat in the butter until combined. Add the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla and beat on medium-high speed until combined and creamy.
Pair the cookies up based on their size. Spread cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with the other. Repeat with remaining. Sprinkle confectioners’ sugar on top of each if desired. Cover leftover whoopie pies and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
Make Ahead & Freezing Instructions: You can prepare the batter, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature and bake as directed. You can freeze the baked whoopie pies for up to 3 months. Wrap them individually. Before enjoying, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Buttermilk: Buttermilk is required for this recipe. You can make your own DIY version of buttermilk if needed. Add 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of white vinegar or lemon juice to a liquid measuring cup. Then add enough whole milk to the same measuring cup until it reaches 2/3 cup. (In a pinch, lower fat or nondairy milks work for this soured milk, but the whoopie pies won’t taste as moist or rich.) Stir it around and let sit for 5 minutes. The homemade “buttermilk” will be somewhat curdled and ready to use in the recipe.
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Of course, if you've never had them, now is as good a time as any to try a few. Check out the Gingerbread Whoopie Pies With Tahini Cream Filling, the Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Salted Caramel Frosting, or any of the other Whoopie Pie recipes in today's post. Enjoy!
LEMON-RASPBERRY WHOOPIE PIES
This comes from Erin McDowell on Pure Wow. This recipe begins, "Important question: Is a whoopie pie a cookie, pie, sandwich or cake? We’ll let you be the judge. But one thing’s for certain: These lemon-raspberry whoopie pies are easy, fun and festive.
"'The cakes are light and soft, and the creamy filling sandwiches them securely together,' Erin McDowell, pastry chef and author of The Fearless Baker, tells us. 'Take care not to over bake the cakes, or they may dry out a bit. Wrap the finished cakes tightly in plastic wrap, and they travel particularly well in bags, lunchboxes or picnic baskets.'
"Now do you know anyone who’s hosting a picnic?"
Prep Time: 45 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes; Makes 15 servings
You can view this online at https://www.purewow.com/recipes/lemon-raspberry-whoopie-pies.
Ingredients
Pies
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Filling
2/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
4-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, plus more for finishing
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries
Directions
Make the Pies: Preheat the oven to 400°F, and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the vanilla and mix to combine. Add the egg and mix until well incorporated—scrape the bowl well.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir the whole milk and lemon juice. Add about 1/3 of the flour mixture to the mixer and mix until incorporated. Add half of the milk mixture and mix to combine. Continue to alternate these two mixtures until all of the ingredients are incorporated and the batter is smooth.
Scoop the batter into 1/4 cup-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 3 inches in between each piece to allow room for spreading. Bake until the edges of the cakes are beginning to brown and the center springs back when you touch it, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely.
Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the jam and cream. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the raspberry cream mixture and mix to incorporate, then beat in the vanilla. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag (or a gallon zip-top bag), and cut 1/2-inch opening from the tip.
Turn over half of the cooled cakes. Pipe frosting into the center until it is about 1/2-inch from the outer edge. Place 4 to 6 raspberries around the outside, pressing into the frosting so they are flush with the edges of the cake. Place one of the remaining cakes on top, and press gently to adhere. Serve within 8 hours. Just before serving, dust the tops with confectioners’ sugar.
GINGERBREAD WHOOPIE PIES WITH TAHINI CREAM FILLING
This is from Anita Schecter in The Spruce Eats. She wrote, "Whoopie pies might be the state treat of Maine, but that doesn't mean they can't be enjoyed everywhere. Typically made with two soft, round mini chocolate cakes with a marshmallow cream center, the dessert lends itself to a whole host of delicious variations.
"It's common to find a pumpkin version in autumn, and a gingerbread one during the winter holidays. In addition, although less traditional, the marshmallow cream filling is sometimes substituted with a cream cheese frosting.
"Adding tahini to the cream is definitely not traditional, but it is greats an amazing taste that you should treat yourself to. The buttery marshmallow filling can be overly sweet due to the amount of powdered sugar needed to thicken it. The sesame paste tones down the sweetness a bit and brings in a wonderful nutty, sesame flavor. It's a great match to the gingerbread flavor and it's so good you may find yourself slathering it on everything."
Prep Time: 25 minutes; Cook Time: 12 minutes; Total Time: 37 minutes; Makes 10 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.thespruceeats.com/gingerbread-whoopie-pies-4154741.
Ingredients
For the Gingerbread Whoopie Pies:
1 egg
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon salt
For the Tahini Cream Filling:
4 ounce marshmallow fluff (homemade or store bought)
1 cup powdered confectioner's sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon sesame paste (tahini)
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch of sea salt
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
To make the gingerbread whoopie pies, pre-heat the oven to 350 F.
Add the egg and light brown sugar to a large bowl. Using a stand or hand mixer, beat until smooth and slightly lightened in color. Beat in the molasses, melted butter and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg and salt.
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet batter.
Using a 1 ounce cookie scoop, scoop the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking mat, and keep the scoops at least 2" apart because they will spread in the oven. You can use a couple of baking sheets or just work in batches, but you should end up with about 20 scoops.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool thoroughly before handling.
To make the tahini cream filling, whisk together the marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, sesame paste, vanilla and sea salt until smooth. Let sit for a few minutes while the whoopie pies cool to let the filling set and thicken a bit. This will help the filling stay put when you spread it between the two pies.
To assemble the whoopie pies, place about a tablespoon of tahini cream in between the bottoms of two of the cookies (use more if you want them thicker) and gently sandwich together.
Enjoy!
PUMPKIN WHOOPIE PIES
This is from Lauren Miyashiro on Delish. The recipe begins, “We're calling it: This is THE ultimate fall dessert.”
Total Time: 40 minutes; Prep Time: 20 minutes; Level: Easy; Yield: 15 - 20.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 c. softened butter, divided
1 15-oz. can pumpkin puree (about 2 cups), preferably chilled
2 large eggs
3 tsp. pure vanilla extract, divided
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
3 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. maple syrup
Directions
Preheat oven to 350° and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
In a separate large bowl using a hand mixer, beat brown sugar, vegetable oil, 1/2 cup butter, pumpkin puree, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Add dry ingredients and stir until combined. (The dough will be sticky and soft.)
Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 2” between each cookie. Bake until springy to touch, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Make filling: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat together remaining 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar, maple syrup and remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla and beat until fluffy.
Spread filling onto the bottoms of half of the cookies. Place the remaining cookies, bottom side-down, on top. Serve immediately or store in fridge in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.
APPLE CIDER WHOOPIE PIES
This yumminess comes from Samantha Seneviratne on The New York Times cooking e-newsletter. Samantha wrote, “Their name may be fun to say, but whoopie pies aren’t really pies at all but rather soft, cakelike cookie sandwiches. These are inspired by a classic apple cider doughnut and, true to form, are dusted with cinnamon sugar. Apple cider that's been reduced and a bit of apple butter work in tandem to subtly flavor the fluffy cakes, and good old cream cheese frosting makes the ideal filling. For beautiful, uniformly sized cakes, use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the batter for baking. If you don't have one, they might bake up a little wonky, but they’ll still taste delightful.”
Time: About 55 minutes, plus chilling; Yield: 8 to 10 servings.
This can be viewed by clicking here.
Ingredients
For the Cakes:
1-1/4 cup apple cider
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons melted
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup apple butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Filling:
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring the apple cider to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Continue to cook the cider until it has reduced to 1/4 cup, about 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool completely. (You can pop the reduced cider in the fridge or freezer to cool faster while you continue.)
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat the room-temperature butter and brown sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add egg, apple butter and reduced apple cider, and beat until combined. Your batter may look like it has separated slightly, and that’s O.K. Add the dry mixture and mix just until combined, again scraping the bowl as necessary.
Portion the dough into 2-tablespoon scoops on 2 parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets, about 1-1/2-inches apart. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until the cakes are puffed and set, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer sheets to racks. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the granulated sugar. Brush the tops of the warm cakes with a bit of the melted butter and gently toss them in the sugar mixture. Set aside to cool completely.
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla and beat to combine. Spread about 2 tablespoons of filling on the flat side of half of the cakes. Top with the other halves.
CHOCOLATE WHOOPIE PIES WITH SALTED CARAMEL FROSTING
I recently discovered Sally's Baking Addiction. It's a really yummy site; check it out!
This recipe begins, "Sweet, salty, and rich, these chocolate whoopie pies with salted caramel frosting satisfy all your dessert cravings!"
Prep Time: 40 minutes; Cook Time: 12 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes; Yield: 14 whoopie pies
To view this online, go to https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/chocolate-whoopie-pies-with-salted-caramel-frosting/.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
6 Tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 and 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature*
Salted Caramel Frosting
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
5 – 6 Tablespoons heavy cream, divided*
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 and 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats (highly recommended for best nonstick cookie baking surface!). Set aside.
Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter for 1 minute on medium-high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar and beat on medium high speed until fluffy and combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla on high speed, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to combine.
On low speed, add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Then add half of the buttermilk. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients and buttermilk until everything is added. Beat on medium speed until combined. It will be a thick, tacky, and sticky cake batter.
Scoop mounds of batter, about 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons each, onto prepared baking sheets– about 3 inches apart.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the tops spring back when touched. Mine usually take 11 minutes. Allow to cool completely before sandwiching. Make the frosting as they cool.
Make the frosting: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add brown sugar and 2 Tablespoons of heavy cream. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved. Add salt. Allow to bubble for about 2-3 minutes, whisking every 30 seconds. Remove from heat, pour into a heat-proof mixing bowl, and allow to cool for about 30 minutes. With a hand or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat in 2 cups confectioners’ sugar and 3 more Tablespoons of heavy cream. Slowly add 1/4 cup – 1/2 cup more confectioners’ sugar until you reach the desired consistency. Add 1 more Tablespoon heavy cream if you find the frosting too thick. (Or more if it’s much too thick!)
Pair the cookies up based on their size. Spread the frosting onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with the other. Repeat with remaining. Cover leftover whoopie pies and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
Make Ahead Instructions: You can prepare the batter, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature and bake as directed. You can freeze the baked whoopie pies for up to 3 months. Wrap them individually. Before enjoying, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Buttermilk: Buttermilk is best for this recipe. You can make your own DIY version of buttermilk if needed. Add 2 teaspoons of white vinegar or lemon juice to a liquid measuring cup. Then add enough whole milk to the same measuring cup until it reaches 1 cup. (In a pinch, lower fat or nondairy milks work for this soured milk, but the whoopie pies won’t taste as moist or rich.) Stir it around and let sit for 5 minutes. The homemade “buttermilk” will be somewhat curdled and ready to use in the recipe.
Heavy Cream: Required for the caramel! There are no subs that will achieve the same texture and taste in this frosting. Here are all my recipes using heavy cream if you have leftover.
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RED VELVET WHOOPIE PIES
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This recipe begins, "Homemade red velvet whoopie pies with cream cheese filling are decadent, moist, and flavorful!"
Prep Time: 25 minutes; Cook Time: 12 minutes; Total Time: 2 hours; Yield 12 pies or 24 individual cookies
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Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
3 Tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
gel red food coloring
Cream Cheese Filling
6 ounces block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 and 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted (plus more for topping)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats (highly recommended for best nonstick cookie baking surface!). Set aside.
Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter for 1 minute on medium-high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar and beat on medium high speed until fluffy and combined. Beat in egg on high speed, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Once egg is full combined, beat in the vanilla and buttermilk. Mixture may look curdled; that’s ok.
On low speed, slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. Add enough food coloring to achieve a deep red hue (usually about 1 teaspoon gel). Spoon or scoop mounds of batter, about 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons each, onto prepared baking sheets– about 3 inches apart.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until centers appear set. Mine usually take 11 minutes. Allow to cool completely before sandwiching.
In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese for 1 minute on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Beat in the butter until combined. Add the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla and beat on medium-high speed until combined and creamy.
Pair the cookies up based on their size. Spread cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with the other. Repeat with remaining. Sprinkle confectioners’ sugar on top of each if desired. Cover leftover whoopie pies and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
Make Ahead & Freezing Instructions: You can prepare the batter, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature and bake as directed. You can freeze the baked whoopie pies for up to 3 months. Wrap them individually. Before enjoying, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Buttermilk: Buttermilk is required for this recipe. You can make your own DIY version of buttermilk if needed. Add 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of white vinegar or lemon juice to a liquid measuring cup. Then add enough whole milk to the same measuring cup until it reaches 2/3 cup. (In a pinch, lower fat or nondairy milks work for this soured milk, but the whoopie pies won’t taste as moist or rich.) Stir it around and let sit for 5 minutes. The homemade “buttermilk” will be somewhat curdled and ready to use in the recipe.
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