Halloween Whoopie Pies Treat
These Halloween Whoopie Pies are a spooky and delicious treat! Soft chocolate cookies are filled with a creamy orange buttercream for a festive dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 whoopie pies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- For the Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- For the Filling:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring
Instructions
- Make the Cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until set. Let cool completely on baking sheets.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in milk and vanilla extract. Add orange food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Assemble the Whoopie Pies: Spread filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie, flat side down.
- Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For extra Halloween flair, add sprinkles or edible eyes to the filling or cookies.
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