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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Recipe

Delicious and fluffy red velvet whoopie pies with a creamy 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: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Whoopie Pies

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring

Cream Cheese Filling

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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 powder, baking soda, 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 in red food coloring.
  5. Scoop batter onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
  6. For filling, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
  7. Spread filling on flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Red Velvet, Whoopie Pies
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