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Introduction: Chocolate Whoopie Pies are a delightful dessert that combines the richness of chocolate cake with a creamy, fluffy filling. With their soft, cake-like texture and luscious center, these treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family at gatherings. Whether you're a baking beginner or a seasoned pro, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create these irresistible pies from scratch. Simple to make and utterly indulgent, Chocolate Whoopie Pies are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients:
For the Cookie:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
For the Filling:
1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups marshmallow fluff
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Directions:
Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the Whoopie Pies from sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
Form the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the dough (about 1 ½ tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You should get approximately 12 to 16 cookies, depending on the size.
Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies spring back when lightly pressed. Let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Filling: While the cookies cool, beat together the powdered sugar, softened butter, marshmallow fluff, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Whoopie Pies: Once the cookies have cooled, turn half of them upside down. Spread a generous amount of the filling onto the flat side of each cookie, then top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
Serve and Enjoy: Let the Whoopie Pies set for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to firm up a bit. Serve immediately or store for later.
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