Description
Soft, cakey red velvet cookies sandwiched with a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling. These whoopie pies are vibrant, indulgent, and perfect for parties or a fun homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, partially melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Red gel food coloring, as needed
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the partially melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Begin mixing on low speed and gradually pour in the buttermilk until a thick, smooth batter forms.
- Add red gel food coloring until desired color is reached.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag or scoop onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cookies are set and centers are no longer wet. Cool completely on the baking sheet.
- To make the filling, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually and mix in clear vanilla extract.
- Pipe or spread filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another. Repeat for remaining cookies.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring to avoid thinning the batter.
- For extra flair, roll edges in sprinkles or crushed cookies.
- Chill cookies before assembly for easier handling.
- Store at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Let come to room temp before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
