Indulge in the ultimate treat with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies! Soft chocolate cookies filled with creamy peanut butter frosting make for a delightful dessert that everyone will love. Let’s whip up some deliciousness!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Servings: About 12 whoopie pies
Ingredients:
For the cookies:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/3 cup buttermilk
For the peanut butter filling:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2-4 tablespoons milk
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, until fully combined.
6. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
8. For the filling, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Add milk a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
9. Spread or pipe the peanut butter filling onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
Enjoy these scrumptious Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies with friends and family or keep them all to yourself! They’re a sweet treat that’s hard to resist! 🍫❤️✨