What is a red velvet whoopie pie?

It’s a soft, sandwich-style dessert made with red velvet cake-like cookies and tangy cream cheese filling.

What is whoopie pie filling made of?

Traditionally, it’s made with butter, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla whipped until smooth and fluffy.

What makes it a whoopie pie?

Whoopie pies are defined by two soft cake-like cookies sandwiched with creamy filling similar to a handheld layer cake.

What is red velvet cookie made of?

It’s made with flour, cocoa, butter, brown sugar, buttermilk, and food coloring for that classic red hue and soft texture.

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies – Irresistibly Soft & Delicious

Name: Red Velvet Whoopie Pies – Irresistibly Soft & Delicious
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2/3 cup (160ml) buttermilk, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Gel red food coloring (about 1 teaspoon or as needed); 6 ounces (170g) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies are soft, sweet, and filled with tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holidays or anytime you crave something rich and comforting.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup (200g) light brown sugar

1 large egg, room temperature

2/3 cup (160ml) buttermilk, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Gel red food coloring (about 1 teaspoon or as needed)

6 ounces (170g) cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.

2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Beat butter until smooth, then add brown sugar and mix until fluffy.

4. Add egg, then stir in vanilla and buttermilk.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until smooth.

6. Stir in food coloring until deep red.

7. Scoop 1.5-tablespoon portions onto baking sheets about 3 inches apart.

8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until centers are set.

9. Cool completely before filling.

10. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

11. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.

12. Spread filling on one cookie and sandwich with another.

13. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired.

Notes

Batter can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.

Store finished whoopie pies in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Freeze individually wrapped pies for up to 3 months.

Use gel food coloring for the best color.

To make buttermilk substitute: mix 1 1/2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice with milk to reach 2/3 cup and let sit 5 minutes.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
Calories: 330
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg