Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate cookies and refreshing peppermint cream with these homemade Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a sweet treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 whoopie pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chocolate Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Peppermint Cream Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparing the Chocolate Cookies Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla, then slowly incorporate dry ingredients. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet and bake. Cool on a wire rack.
- Making the Peppermint Cream Filling Cream butter and powdered sugar. Add heavy cream, peppermint, and vanilla extract. Beat until creamy. Spread filling between two cookies using a piping bag or spatula.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies, Homemade Whoopie Pies, Holiday Baking, Chocolate Dessert Recipe
