Halloween Whoopie Pies: Delightful Treats to Bake Today!
Halloween Whoopie Pies are delightful, soft, and creamy treats perfect for the spooky season. These sweet pies are filled with a rich cream filling and decorated to celebrate Halloween.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 whoopie pies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- Food coloring (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the filling.
- Spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of one pie and top with another pie to create a sandwich.
- Decorate with food coloring or sprinkles as desired.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These pies can be frozen for up to a month; just thaw before serving.
- Feel free to customize the filling with different flavors or colors for Halloween.