Description
Delight in the whimsical taste of Easy Halloween Whoopie Pies, a perfect treat to celebrate the spooky season! These soft, cake-like cookies filled with rich cream are not only delicious but also bring a festive flair to your gatherings. Ideal for Halloween parties or family fun, these whoopie pies are customizable and sure to evoke joyful memories with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese or buttercream frosting (for filling)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Scoop rounded mounds onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Prepare the filling by mixing cream cheese or frosting with food coloring if desired.
- Spread filling between two cookies to assemble your whoopie pies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg