Delicous Red Velvet Whoopi Pies
Indulge in the decadence of these **Delicious Red Velvet Whoopie Pies**, a perfect fusion of pillowy, chocolate-kissed cookies and luscious cream cheese frosting. With their striking red hue and velvety texture, these treats are as stunning as they are scrumptious. The recipe combines classic red velvet flavors with a touch of cocoa and buttermilk for a moist, tender cookie, while the silky homemade cream cheese frosting adds just the right balance of tangy sweetness. Easy to assemble and stunningly photogenic, these whoopie pies are ideal for holidays, parties, or as a fun baking project. Ready in under an hour and yielding 12 irresistible servings, these handheld delights are sure to impress your family, friends, and taste buds alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 large Egg
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Red food coloring
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the vegetable oil and mix until combined. Then, beat in the egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, mixing until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded dollops of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
To assemble the whoopie pies, spread or pipe a generous amount of cream cheese frosting onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with a second cookie, flat side down, to create a sandwich.
Repeat with the remaining cookies and frosting.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 261.8 g | 336% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.8 g | 679% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 756 mg | 252% | |
| Sodium | 2778 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 760.2 g | 276% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 563.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.1 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 820 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
