Description
These Red Velvet Whoopie Pies are the ultimate treat! Soft, tender red velvet cookies sandwiched with creamy, tangy cream cheese filling. They’re easy to make, perfect for special occasions, and guaranteed to wow your family and friends.
Ingredients
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For the Red Velvet Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 tbsp vegetable shortening
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk, room temperature
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, alternating between the two. Mix until just combined.
- Scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each scoop about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool completely.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe filling onto one cookie and top with another to create a sandwich.
Notes
- Let cookies cool completely before assembling.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American