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Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies

Delicious chocolate whoopie pies with a refreshing peppermint filling.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Whoopie Pies

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Peppermint Filling

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until smooth.
  5. Drop batter by tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes or until set.
  6. For filling, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and milk. Beat until fluffy.
  7. Spread filling on flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chocolate, Peppermint, Whoopie Pies
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