🍫🥄 The Best Whoopie Pies Ever – Soft, Chewy, and Perfectly Sweet!
Whoopie pies are a classic treat that everyone loves—soft, cake-like cookies sandwiched around a creamy, dreamy filling. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because, these treats are indulgent, fun to make, and totally irresistible.
With a rich cocoa flavor and fluffy marshmallow-like filling, these The Best Whoopie Pies Ever are moist, chocolatey, and perfectly balanced with the sweet filling.
⏱ Prep & Bake Time
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Prep time: 20 minutes
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Cook time: 12–15 minutes
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Cooling & Filling time: 30 minutes
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Total time: 1 hour
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Yield: 12–16 whoopie pies
📝 Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cakes:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup buttermilk
For the Classic Filling:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup marshmallow fluff or cream
🥄 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheets
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for easy removal and even baking.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar
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In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
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Alternately add the dry mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
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Mix until just combined; do not overmix to keep the cakes soft and tender.