Description
Flavorful Halloween Whoopie Pies are the ultimate seasonal treat that combines rich chocolatey cookies with a creamy filling, making them perfect for Halloween celebrations. Their festive colors and delightful textures will enchant guests of all ages, evoking nostalgia and creating sweet memories. These whoopie pies are not only delicious but also easy to customize, allowing you to create a unique dessert experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for filling)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of batter onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies spring back when lightly pressed.
- Once cooled, blend cream cheese and powdered sugar for the filling. Spread on half of the cookies and top with another cookie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg