Description
These Halloween Whoopie Pies are a fun and festive treat featuring rich chocolate cookies filled with vibrant orange buttercream. Perfect for Halloween parties or a spooky family dessert, these pies are both delicious and visually appealing.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Whoopie Pie Cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (room temperature)
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Orange & yellow gel food coloring (optional)
Decoration:
- ¼ – ½ cup Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Make the Chocolate Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add ⅓ of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed. Add ½ of the milk and continue mixing. Repeat with the remaining flour and milk, ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Use a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons of batter) to portion the batter onto prepared baking sheets. Leave space between cookies for spreading. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are puffed and bounce back when gently touched.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Vanilla Buttercream:
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, beat the room temperature butter on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream. Mix on medium-high for another 3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Add a few drops of orange and yellow gel food coloring and mix until you achieve your desired Halloween color.
- Assemble the Whoopie Pies:
- Spread or pipe a generous amount of buttercream onto the flat side of one chocolate cookie using a piping bag or spatula.
- Place another cookie on top to create a sandwich.
- Pour Halloween sprinkles onto a small plate and roll the exposed buttercream in the sprinkles to decorate.
Notes
- Food Coloring: If you don’t have gel food coloring, liquid food coloring can be used but may not be as vibrant.
- Cookie Size: For uniform cookies, use a large cookie scoop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg