Chocolate and Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies

Whoopie pies are believed to have originated in the United States and are a popular treat in Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch communities.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Chocolate and Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Packed light brown sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup Confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
7. In a medium bowl, beat the peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
8. Spread a dollop of the peanut butter filling onto the flat side of half of the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies, flat side down, to create sandwiches.
9. Allow the whoopie pies to rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.