Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Peppermint Whoopie Pies. These soft, cake-like treats feature a luscious peppermint cream filling that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, these charming pies are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla and peppermint extracts until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture without overmixing.
- Scoop batter onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until set. Let cool on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Once cookies are cooled, spread filling between two cookies to assemble.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg