Chocolate Whoopie Pies - melissassouthernstylekitchen.com (2024)

These irresistible Chocolate Whoopie Pies with their creamy marshmallow filling, are a handheld delight loved by kids and adults like. Enjoy them as a casual anytime dessert, pack-up and take to picnics or serve them for your next potluck party.

Easy Chocolate Whoopie Pies Recipe

Whoopie pies are sometimes called gobs, in different parts of the country. They consist of two cake-like chocolate cookies sandwiched together with a creamy marshmallow filling. Special whoopie pie and muffin top pans are available to keep them pretty and round while baking. I wanted to share a version that didn’t require a special pan so, I began to work on a batter that would hold it’s shape without any special equipment. Whoopie pies, for me are a lot like oatmeal cream pies and peanut butter mallow bars both childhood favorites. How to make Chocolate Whoopie Pies: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Prepare Pans – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking pans with parchment, silicone baking mats, or spray with baking spray. Set aside.
• Dry Ingredients – Use a whisk to sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt
• Creamed Ingredients – Cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
• Egg- Add the egg, beat until incorporated.
• Combine – Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed just until fully incorporated.
• Transfer to Pan – Drop mounds onto baking sheets leaving at least 2 inches between.
• Bake – Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes back clean. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
• Make Filling – Cream butter and cream cheese with vanilla. Lower the speed of the mixer gradually adding the powdered sugar. Once combined, add marshmallow cream then beat on high for 2 minutes. (Only use cream if needed for spreading consistency. To make a stiffer filling, don’t use.)
• Assemble – Divide filling evenly among half of the rounds. Top each with a matching size round.
• Store in an airtight container separated by wax paper for up to 3 days.

How to Make the BEST Making Chocolate Whoopie Pies

First of all, these aren’t difficult to make. You bake them just as you would any cookie. Don’t overcrowd the pan and bake in batches for the best end result.

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Chocolate Whoopie Pies: All purpose flour, dutch process cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, large egg, vanilla extract and buttermilk.
• To make the filling you’ll need: Plain cream cheese, marshmallow cream, butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream and vanilla extract.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: A stand mixer or a hand mixer, measuring cups and spoons, ice cream scoop, sheet pans, cooling rack, large bowl, medium bowl, offset icing spatula.
• For a deeper dark chocolate flavor I recommend using either dutch process cocoa or Hershey’s special dark cocoa for the whoopie pie batter. The recipe will work with regular unsweetened cocoa, but dark cocoa gives them a depth of flavor.
• A medium-size cookie or ice cream scoop is imperative to divide the batter and maintain uniformity.
• These cookies bake dome-like and spread just a bit while baking. Leave at least 2 inches between them and bake in batches so they don’t touch and get a wonky shape.
• Before you begin filling the whoopie pies, take a moment to match similar size cookies before you sandwich them together.
• Ovens really do vary so, adjust the baking time as needed. Baking for 8-10 minutes, will keep the cookies tender.
• These cookies bake cake-like and may crack a little on top. This is normal and part of their charm.
• Store Chocolate Whoopie Pies in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• You can freeze them for up to 2 months.

More Easy Cookies and Chocolate Desserts to Make

You can enjoy whoopie pies in a variety of flavors, although, chocolate is the classic original.

• German Chocolate Brownies are to die for!
• Chewy Chocolate Almond Macaroon Cookies.
• Best Chocolate Cake will make a fabulous birthday cake for your special someone.
• Chocolate Chess Pie is rich and delicious.
• These Flourless Chocolate Cookies melt in your mouth.
• Chocolate Banana Pudding features homemade chocolate pudding layered with bananas and Nilla wafers.
• You may also enjoy this recipe for Chocolate Cake in a Mug from Food Network.

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