Description
Rich and chocolatey whoopie pies with a delightful mocha filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee, cooled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mix well, then alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set. Allow to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat together powdered sugar, cream cheese, and brewed coffee until smooth.
- Spread the filling on the flat side of one whoopie pie and top with another to make a sandwich.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of espresso powder to the batter.
- Store whoopie pies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg