Dive into the nostalgic taste of our Classic Whoopie Pies, featuring soft, cake-like chocolate cookies with a creamy, marshmallow fluff filling. These delightful treats are the perfect combination of rich chocolate and sweet, fluffy marshmallow, making them a favorite for all ages.
Why You'll Love This:
Whoopie pies offer the irresistible charm of a dessert that's both a cookie and a cake, filled with a gooey, marshmallow center. They're the ultimate comfort treat, combining classic flavors in a fun and portable format.
Perfect Occasion:
Ideal for children's parties, school events, or as a special treat to brighten up a workday. Whoopie pies are also great for picnics, potlucks, or any casual gathering where you want to serve something a little bit special.
Decoration Tips:
For a festive touch, roll the edges of the marshmallow filling in sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or crushed candy pieces. You can also dust the tops of the chocolate cookies with powdered sugar before assembling for a sophisticated finish.
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Make the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them well apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake for 9 minutes or until the cookies are set but still soft. Allow to cool slightly on the sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then incorporate marshmallow fluff and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble Whoopie Pies: Spread or pipe the frosting onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie.
Enjoy your Classic Whoopie Pies, a delightful treat that combines the comforting tastes of chocolate and marshmallow in a fun and satisfying way!