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Halloween Whoopie Pies

Halloween Whoopie Pies sandwich orange buttercream between soft chocolate cakes. Optional sprinkles around the filling give the edges extra color and crunch.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate sandwich cookies, Halloween dessert, holiday baking, whoopie pies
Servings: 12 whoopie pies
Author: Michonne Zendaya

Equipment

  • baking sheets
  • mixer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream (for filling)
  • few drops orange food coloring (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup Halloween sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
    1 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling), 2 cups powdered sugar (for filling), 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling), 1 large egg
  • Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
    1 cup buttermilk
  • Drop batter by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets, spacing apart. Bake 10–12 minutes until set. Cool completely.
    1 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • For the filling: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla, milk, and food coloring. Beat until fluffy.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling), 2 cups powdered sugar (for filling), 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling), 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream (for filling), few drops orange food coloring (for filling)
  • Spread filling on half of the cookies, top with the remaining cookies to make sandwiches. Roll edges in sprinkles if desired.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling), 2 cups powdered sugar (for filling), 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling), 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream (for filling), few drops orange food coloring (for filling), 1/4 cup Halloween sprinkles (optional)

Notes

Press the top halves on gently and roll the exposed filling in sprinkles if using. Store covered in the refrigerator and bring out portions for serving. Cooling time is additional to preparation and baking. Keep refrigerated at 40°F or below. Preparation and cooling vary; follow the stated bake, chill and set times in the instructions. A complete elapsed time is not asserted.