Easy Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Easy red velvet whoopie pies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, two soft, cake-like red velvet cookies sandwiched with a creamy filling.
Easy red velvet whoopie pies are perfect for any occasion. Their vibrant color and inviting taste offer a visually stunning appearance. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, they are sure to impress with their rich flavor and delightful texture, whether served at a party, as a holiday treat.
What are the ingredients for easy red velvet whoopie pies?
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon red food color
HOW TO MAKE easy red velvet WHOOPIE PIEs?
Step1:
- Preheat oven to 350F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
STEP2:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
STEP3:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, red food color, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add in the milk, scraping the bottom of the bowl as needed. (The batter might curdle, but don’t worry, it will come together when you add the dry ingredients. )
- Slowly add dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
STEP4:
- Using a 1-oz cookie or ice cream scoop, drop the batter onto the prepared baking pan 2″ apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
STEP6:
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. When the cookies have cooled completely, pipe the whipped cream onto the flat side of half the cookies. Sandwich with remaining cookies, pressing down slightly so that the filling spreads to the edge of the cookies.
- Decorate the sides of the cookies with sprinkles(OPTIONAL).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
easy red velvet whoopie pies
Course: CookiesCuisine: GermanDifficulty: Medium15
servings30
minutes12
minutes450
kcal20
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minutesEasy red velvet whoopie pies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, two soft, cake-like red velvet cookies sandwiched with a creamy filling.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon red food color
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, red food color, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add in the milk, scraping the bottom of the bowl as needed. (The batter might curdle, but don’t worry, it will come together when you add the dry ingredients. )
- Slowly add dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Using a 1-oz cookie or ice cream scoop, drop the batter onto the prepared baking pan 2″ apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- When the cookies have cooled completely, pipe the whipped cream onto the flat side of half the cookies. Sandwich with remaining cookies, pressing down slightly so that the filling spreads to the edge of the cookies.
- Decorate the sides of the cookies with sprinkles(OPTIONAL).