Description
Halloween Whoopie Pies are the ultimate festive treat, combining soft, cake-like cookies with a rich, creamy filling. These delightful bites evoke the spirit of Halloween, making them perfect for parties or family gatherings. With their charming appearance and irresistible flavor, they’re sure to be a hit among trick-or-treaters and party-goers alike. Gather your loved ones in the kitchen and create lasting memories as you bake these spooky delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, then mix in milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until puffed but soft.
- Let cool briefly before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat together powdered sugar and softened butter (and cream cheese if using) until smooth.
- Assemble whoopie pies by spreading filling between two cookie halves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg