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Halloween Whoopie Pies Recipe


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  • Author: khaoula belabess
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 whoopie pies 1x

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:

  • ¼½ 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